A minor earthquake struck northeastern Arkansas on Sunday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The 2.2 magnitude tremor occurred at 9:10 p.m., with the epicenter located near Sturkie, approximately 4.4 miles northwest of Salem in Fulton County.
The earthquake had a shallow depth of 1.86 miles. Officials reported there were no indications that the event was felt by residents and received no reports of any property damage.
Small earthquakes are not uncommon in Arkansas due to the state's position near tectonic fault zones, but events of this size typically go unnoticed without instruments to detect them. The USGS monitors seismic activity nationwide and provides real-time data on quakes through its online platforms.