M2.3 earthquake recorded near Howardville, Mo.

According to the USGS, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded Sunday morning west-southwest of Howardville.
Published: Aug. 27, 2023 at 9:24 AM CDT
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HOWARDVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - The United States Geological Survey recorded a small earthquake in southeast Missouri Sunday morning.

According to the USGS, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake was detected at 7:30 a.m. on August 27 in New Madrid County, Mo.

The quake registered 2.5 miles west southwest of Howardville and had a depth of 4.7 miles.