Small earthquake reported near Farmington Friday morning

Farmington Earthquake Aug. 9, 2019
Photo credit U.S. Geological Survey

FARMINGTON, Mo. (KMOX) — This morning an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.0 was recorded nearly 6 miles (about 9 kilometers) away from Farmington, according to the Earthquake Hazards Program of the U.S. Geological Survey.

The epicenter is right at the St. Francois-Ste. Genevieve County line. No one has reported feeling it to the USGS. It happened at 5:04 a.m. CST.

If you felt it, click here to report your experience to the USGS.

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