JONESBORO, Ark. – Many across northeast Arkansas were able to feel an earthquake Wednesday night.
According to the United States Geological Survey, a 4.0-magnitude earthquake occurred at 8:53 p.m. in northern Butler County, just seven miles southeast of Williamsville, Missouri.
Many Arkansans across the region felt it with reports coming out of Jonesboro, Piggott, Pocahontas, Monette and Cave City; with some even reporting on Twitter that it could be felt as far south as Bryant.
The earthquake reportedly was felt off and on in seven to 10-second intervals.
No significant damage has yet been reported.