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Did you feel it? An earthquake rattled central Illinois early Tuesday morning

Northern Public Radio
Published January 20, 2026 at 5:04 AM CST
The epicenter and footprint of the January 20, 2026 central Illinois earthquake
USGS
The epicenter and footprint of the January 20, 2026 central Illinois earthquake

Thousands of people across central Illinois were rattled by an earthquake overnight.

The US Geological Survey reports the 3.5 magnitude quake was centered near Ohlman, south of Springfield, around 1:30. The shallow quake could be felt across a large area including St. Louis, Quincy, Peoria, and Terre Haute, Indiana. No damage has been reported.
State of Illinois
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