Northwestern Louisiana Shaken by Small Earthquake Likely Linked to Fracking
• A magnitude 2.7 earthquake hit near Powhatan, Louisiana, part of a recent series of quakes.
• USGS suggests the seismic activity may be linked to oil and gas operations like fracking and wastewater disposal.
• Four earthquakes occurred in the last three weeks, with the strongest at magnitude 3.1, generally not causing damage but felt by residents.
Magnitude 2.7 earthquake strikes Powhatan, Louisiana
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck near Powhatan, Louisiana, at 9:38 a.m. local time. This event is part of a series of recent seismic activities affecting the region. While Louisiana is not typically known for frequent earthquakes, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) suggests that the increased activity in this specific area may be linked to oil and gas operations, including hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and wastewater disposal practices.
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