Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Shakes Kentucky
Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Shakes Kentucky
US · Published Dec 29, 2025
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck near Lancaster, Kentucky, causing brief shaking across several counties.
No immediate reports of significant damage or injuries have been confirmed, but assessments are ongoing.
Kentucky is located in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, highlighting the importance of earthquake preparedness.
Magnitude 3.1 earthquake rattles parts of Kentucky
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake rattled parts of Kentucky on Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake's epicenter was located approximately 6.8 miles east-northeast of Lancaster, Kentucky, at a depth of 8.5 miles (13.7 kilometers).
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