A minor earthquake shook southeast Missouri early today (Tuesday), according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake, which occurred at 3:10 a.m., measured at a magnitude of 4.2. It was recorded 14 miles east-southeast of Sullivan, Mo.
Citizens reported feeling the quake in various towns in Illinois and across Missouri, including Jefferson City, Holts Summit, Camdenton, Eldon, Freeburg, Hermann, Ashland, Springfield and St. Louis.
Jefferson City Police Department personnel reported feeling the quake at the police station at McCarty and Monroe Streets.
Numerous calls were received at the city's 911 center with people saying they felt it or saying it sounded like thunder.
If you'd like to officially report feeling the quake, click on "Did you feel it?" on the USGS Preliminary Earthquake Report page.
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