Small Earthquake In Southeastern Illinois Could Be Felt In Indiana

ALBION, Ill. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a small earthquake in southeastern Illinois was felt across parts of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.

The USGS says the preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake occurred at 6:47 a.m. Tuesday about 7 ½ miles northeast of the city of Albion. The agency says the quake caused light to moderate shaking and very light damage. The quake's preliminary depth was a little more than 7 miles.

The Edwards County Sheriff's office in Albion says there have been no reports of damage or injuries.

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The USGS says shaking was felt in Terre Haute and near Bloomington in Indiana, Owesboro and Paduch in Kentucky, and Effingham and Carbondale in Illinois.

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Albion is about 140 miles west of Louisville, Kentucky.

Contributor: Associated Press (Patch National Staff)

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