M 2.2 quake recorded in Northeast Arkansas

M 2.2 quake recorded in Northeast Arkansas
By Region 8 Newsdesk | January 22, 2021 at 9:01 AM CST - Updated January 22 at 9:01 AM

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake Thursday night in Randolph County.

The magnitude 2.2 quake was centered 3.7 miles south of Black Rock, and about 31.4 miles northwest of Jonesboro.

The magnitude 2.2 quake was centered 3.7 miles south of Black Rock, and about 31.4 miles northwest of Jonesboro.
The magnitude 2.2 quake was centered 3.7 miles south of Black Rock, and about 31.4 miles northwest of Jonesboro. (Source: U.S. Geological Survey)

The quake had a depth of 6.9 kilometers (4.3 miles).

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