Labor Day Weekend Earthquake

It seems the New Madrid seismic zone does not respect holiday weekends. While the region was enjoying a well deserved three day holiday a light earthquake occurred to stir things up.  The location of the quake was 5 miles west north west(5km) of Tiptonville, Tennessee and the magnitude was 2.9. The depth of the quake was 4 miles(7km) For more information please go to Tiptonville Earthquake.