An earthquake has been recorded in the state of Arkansas.
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.3 occurred near Lake City, Arkansas. It happened on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 18:38 UTC. Although such earthquakes are relatively small with little to no side effects, it was enough seismic activity to be registered and confirmed by at least one seismologist.
Earthquake Confirmed In Arkansas
The event was noted at 12:38 PM local time (CST).
The USGS has reviewed and confirmed the details of this seismic activity.
No public reports of the earthquake have been recorded.
The epicenter was located approximately 2 kilometers west-southwest of Lake City.
Generally, an earthquake needs to have a magnitude of about 3.0 or higher to be felt by people. However, factors like the depth of the earthquake, the local geology, and whether or not individuals are indoors or outdoors can influence whether it’s noticed.
