The USGS is reporting a minor earthquake that rattled parts of Northeast Arkansas on New Year’s Day.
According to the USGS a magnitude 1.9 quake occurred at 11:37 p.m. on Jan. 1.
The quake, which had a depth of 16 kilometers (9.9 miles) was centered about 7.9 miles west-northwest of Smithville and 26.5 miles north-northeast of Batesville.
No damage was reported.