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UPDATE: Earthquake reported southeast of Springfield early Tuesday

UPDATE:  Earthquake reported southeast of Springfield early Tuesday

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was centered Tuesday morning near Pana, IL. Photo: Shutterstock


UPDATED 7:35 A.M.

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Did you feel it?

The U.S. Geological Survey confirms an earthquake was reported in Ohlman, Illinois — south of Taylorville and southeast of Springfield, around 1:30 this morning.

The magnitude was initially registered at 3.5, but has since been increased to 3.8, still making it a minor earthquake. Maps indicate it might have been felt all over Central Illinois.

No reports of damage or major problems.

A map where Tuesday morning's earthquake was said to be felt, and its intensity.
A map where Tuesday morning’s earthquake was said to be felt, and its intensity. The star indicates where the earthquake was centered. (U.S. Geological Survey)

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