Earthquake Louisiana 4.4 Tremor Rattles North Louisiana at 5:30 a.m.

A magnitude 4. 4 earthquake louisiana shook homes in north Louisiana at around 5: 30 a. m. on Mar. 5, the United States Geological Survey confirmed, with the tremor centered north of Edgefield, LA off US-71 at a depth of about three miles.

Earthquake Louisiana centered north of Edgefield, off US-71

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) identified the quake as magnitude 4. 4 and placed its epicenter north of Edgefield, LA, just off US-71, with a depth of about three miles. The USGS confirmation gives the precise magnitude and location for the event that roused residents across the region on Mar. 5 at approximately 5: 30 a. m.

Many residents felt a shaking sensation across north Louisiana

At around 5: 30 a. m. on Mar. 5, many residents of north Louisiana reported feeling a shaking sensation throughout their homes. The early-morning tremor was felt across multiple communities in the region and prompted people to check for damage after the movement centered north of Edgefield was recorded by seismic monitors.

Second-largest quake in state history

With a magnitude of 4. 4, this event is the second largest earthquake in the history of Louisiana. The largest recorded event in the state was a magnitude 5. 3 quake that occurred in Grand Isle, La. on Feb. 9, 2006, making the Mar. 5 tremor the next largest on the state list.

Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report their observations; officials have asked residents who experienced shaking to submit reports. The story will be updated as more information becomes available.