The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a minor earthquake in the Peel area early Monday morning. According to USGS data, the 2.1 magnitude quake occurred shortly before 4 a.m. The epicenter was located just west of Marion County Road 8037 near the edge of Bull Shoals Lake, approximately 21 miles northwest of Mountain Home.
The earthquake's depth was measured at less than a mile beneath the surface, making it a shallow seismic event. No reports of damage or injuries have been associated with the tremor. Minor earthquakes of this magnitude are relatively common in the region and often go unnoticed by residents.