Magnitude 3.1 earthquake rattles Kentucky, no damage reported amid reports of shaking
The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake struck at 12:47 pm about six miles east-northeast of Lancaster, Kentucky, at a depth of 8.5 miles.
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LANCASTER, Ky. - Residents across Kentucky were rattled by a magnitude 3.1 earthquake today.
The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake struck at 1:47 PM EST about 6.8 miles east-northeast of Lancaster, Kentucky, at a depth of 8.5 miles.
So far, the USGS says residents in Richmond, Kentucky, reported feeling the shaking.
Kentucky, we have reports of a 3.2 magnitude earthquake in Garrard County. This range does not typically produce sizable damage – just shaking – and thankfully, that is all that’s been reported so far. Emergency Management is monitoring the situation and surveying for damage. 1/2
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) December 28, 2025
Emergency management crews are on the scene surveying for damage in various areas.
Officials are unsure of the earthquake's origin and are actively investigating.
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"This range does not typically produce sizable damage – just shaking – and thankfully, that is all that’s been reported so far,"said Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
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No damage or injuries have been reported at this time.
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