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Small Quake Along New Madrid Fault

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Published February 21, 2012 at 9:09 AM EST

Some western Kentucky residents may have felt a rumble this morning as US Geological Service officials say a magnitude 4 earthquake took place in Southeast Missouri. Reports say the quake started around four o’clock this morning, about 5 miles north of East Prarie, Missouri. The epicenter was around 3 miles deep. There are no reports of damage at this time.
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