MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in northern Dyer County, Tenn. on Thursday morning.
The earthquake struck about 3:19 a.m. Thursday, May 16th, just outside of Ridgely, Tennessee.
Shaking was felt as far north as Carbondale, Illinois and Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and as far south as Covington and even parts of the Memphis metro.
A 3.8 magnitude quake is relatively weak when compared to other earthquakes. However, seismic waves from these earthquakes in this part of the country can travel longer distances and be felt further away.
Another similar magnitude earthquake struck Mississippi County, Arkansas last December and was felt across several states.
The Mid-South sits near the New Madrid Seismic Zone and earthquakes like this aren’t uncommon.
There are no reports of damage or injuries.
