Seismologist: Paducah-Area Quake Timing with Tornado Warning Was Coincidence

Agencies confirm small late-night McCracken County earthquake

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded around 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, east of Kevil near Barkley Regional Airport in McCracken County.

Magnitude 2.47 earthquake reported northwest of Massac, Kentucky - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

MASSAC, Ky., (KBSI) — A small earthquake was reported in western Kentucky late Wednesday night following a round of severe storms across the region. The earthquake had a reported magnitude of 2.47 and occurred shortly before midnight northwest of Massac. Earthquakes of this magnitude are generally considered minor and may be felt by some people near the epicenter but typically cause little to no damage. No damage related to the earthquake has be…

Seismologist: Paducah-area quake timing with tornado warning was coincidence

Dr. Seth Carpenter, with the Kentucky Geological Survey, said the 2.3 magnitude quake happened late last night near the edge of the New Madrid Seismic Zone, a region that regularly produces small tremors.

Report: Magnitude 2.5 earthquake recorded outside of Paducah Wednesday night

Western Kentucky experienced a magnitude 2.5 earthquake around 11:35 p.m. on Wednesday approximately one kilometer south of the Barkley Regional Airport, according to the Kentucky Geological Survey.

Magnitude 2.3 earthquake detected as severe storms, tornado moved through western Kentucky

As severe storms and a tornadowarning moved through western Kentucky early Thursday morning, another natural phenomenon was detected nearby: an earthquake.