Although earthquakes are often associated with the western U.S., some of the most significant tremors in the nation’s history have actually occurred in the East.
EDGEFIELD, La.- Early Monday morning, Louisiana experienced a series of four earthquakes, with magnitudes between 3.1 and 4.0. These tremors occurred rapidly, within a 10-minute span from 4:33 to 4:41 a.m. CT.
Four tremors shook Louisiana during the early hours of Monday, March 9.
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According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the initial quake registered at 3.1 magnitude and hit at 4:33 a.m., approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Edgefield, at a depth of 3.1 miles.
Just a minute later, a second magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck around 1.9 miles north-northeast of Edgefield, maintaining the identical depth.
RURAL LOUISIANA HIT BY RARE MAGNITUDE 4.9 EARTHQUAKE, THE STATE’S MOST POWERFUL EVER
Subsequently, at approximately 4:40 a.m., a magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred nearly at the previous location, about 1.9 miles northeast of Edgefield, also at a depth of 3.1 miles.
The final tremor to shake the state registered a magnitude of 4.0 at around 4:41 a.m., impacting the same general area, roughly 5 miles west-northwest of the village.
To date, the USGS reports that tremors were felt by residents spanning from Coushatta in the south to Minden in the north.
Seismic intensity map
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This recent activity follows closely on the heels of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake four days prior, which also occurred in Red River Parish and set a new record as Louisiana’s most powerful seismic event.
Significant Louisiana Earthquakes
Notably, two of Monday’s four seismic events now rank among the top four strongest earthquakes ever recorded in Louisiana.
Currently, there is no information regarding any reported damage, injuries, or fatalities.
Additional details were not immediately released.
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The Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office has stated its commitment to continuously monitoring the situation and issuing further updates as they become available.
This remains a developing story. Stay tuned to FOX Weather for the latest information as it emerges.