A Thanksgiving Earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone

Well last night the New Madrid seismic zone had an minor earthquake timed perfectly with the Thanksgiving weekend.  At about 8:00 pm near Caruthersville, Missouri there  was a magnitude 3.2 earthquake.  It was felt locally near the epicenter on both sides of the Mississippi river.  Because it was on a peaceful pre holiday night, more people were at home to feel and report it.  For more information visit Caruthersville Missouri earthqake