U.S. Geological Survey reports a small earthquake was recorded near the Mississippi County town of Manila, Ark.
The county sheriff’s office says no injuries or damage are reported.
The Geological Survey says the 2.5 magnitude quake was recorded at 5:28 p.m. Wednesday with an epicenter four miles southeast of Manila and about 50 miles north of Memphis, Tenn.
Geologists say earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 to 3.0 are generally the smallest that are felt by humans.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Topics Catastrophe Natural Disasters
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
State Farm Paid a ‘Hail’ of a Lot of Claims in 2025 
‘The Arms Race Is On’: Chubb’s Greenberg on Mythos, Middle East 
AI for the Defense: Should Insurers or Law Firms Pay? 
Amish Mother and 6 Children Killed in Explosion and Fire at Pennsylvania Home 
