Summary
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred south of Shreveport, Louisiana. It is the second-largest earthquake in Louisiana's history and posed a low risk for casualties or damage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Key Facts
- The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.9.
- It happened 6.2 miles west of Edgefield, Louisiana.
- The quake had a depth of 3.1 miles.
- Shreveport is about 36.3 miles north of the earthquake's epicenter.
- There is a green alert for low risk of casualties and economic losses.
- This is the second-largest recorded earthquake in Louisiana.
- The largest was a magnitude 5.3 in 2006 near Grand Isle.
- Louisiana's earthquakes are usually rare and linked to ancient faults.
