M 3.9 Earthquake Recorded Near Edgefield, Louisiana
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A minor 3.9 magnitude earthquake occurred approximately 3 kilometers northeast of Edgefield, Louisiana, on March 10, 2026. The shallow quake was felt by several residents.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Louisiana. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 mb occurred near Edgefield, Louisiana. The seismic event took place on March 10, 2026, at 09:40:50 UTC. The earthquake was recorded at a very shallow depth of 5 kilometers.
Location Details
The epicenter was located at coordinates 32.0732°N and 93.3115°W, approximately 3 kilometers northeast of Edgefield, Louisiana. A depth of 5 kilometers is classified as shallow; shallow earthquakes are typically more noticeable to those on the surface than deeper seismic events.
Impact Assessment
According to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" service, there have been 16 felt reports from the surrounding area. The event registered a Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) of 5.7 and a Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) of 4.964. There is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect for this inland event. No specific alert level color was assigned.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While these events are often felt by people in the immediate vicinity, they rarely cause structural damage. Residents may experience light shaking or vibrations. Following any seismic event, there is a possibility of minor aftershocks, though they generally decrease in frequency over time.
Source
Information provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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