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Magnitude 3.1–3.2 Quake Shakes Central Kentucky Without Damage

The tremor was linked to the Lexington Fault System, where quakes of this size are common with little risk of damage.

Overview

  • USGS recorded the earthquake just before 1 p.m. Sunday near the Garrard–Madison county line by Lancaster.
  • Reports of shaking came from communities between Danville and Richmond, with no felt reports out of Louisville.
  • Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said emergency management is monitoring the area and conducting damage surveys.
  • NWS Louisville noted calls about a boom and ground shaking consistent with the USGS event.
  • Outlets cited a minor discrepancy in magnitude, with initial readings near 3.2 and later reports listing 3.1.