Earthquake recorded in Mississippi during tornado outbreak

An Earthquake struck Mississippi during the tornado outbreak

An unusual natural phenomenon recently unfolded in Mississippi as a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near Magee, coinciding with a devastating tornado outbreak that swept across the state. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 1:49 p.m. CT, approximately 6 miles east-northeast of Magee, a small city located about 40 miles southeast […]

Earthquake strikes Magee, Mississippi on same day as tornadoes ravage region

The U.S. Geological survey reports that a 3.0 magnitude has struck Magee, Mississippi on Saturday, the same day tornadoes touched down in the region.

Earthquake recorded in Mississippi during tornado outbreak

It wasn't the storms, it was an earthquake.

Earthquake strikes Magee, MS, on same day as tornadoes ravage region

The U.S. Geological survey reports that a 3.0 magnitude has struck Magee, Mississippi, Saturday, the same day multiple tornadoes touched down in the region.

The seismic movement was recorded at around 21:23 hours and was perceived in the Metropolitan Region and in the Valparaíso Region.

Earthquake Strikes Magee, Mississippi Amid Tornado Outbreak

Magee, Mississippi, experienced a magnitude 3.0 earthquake on Saturday afternoon, adding to the region’s weather turmoil as multiple tornadoes were reported in the area. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck at 1:49 p.m. at a depth of 10.5 kilometers, approximately six miles from the city. While minor earthquakes are not uncommon in Mississippi, the USGS states that significant damage typically occurs only when ma…