A sharp reminder of the New Madrid Seismic Zone’s power hit the Missouri Bootheel yesterday afternoon. Initially reported as a 4.0, the USGS has refined the event to a 3.9-magnitude earthquake.
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- When: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 12:59 p.m. local time.
- Epicenter: Centered near Holcomb and Cooter, MO (approx. 12 km deep).
- Impact Zone: The tremor was felt across four states, including Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
















