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Hundreds report 3.5 quake shook part of southwestern Illinois

Hundreds report 3.5 quake shook part of southwestern Illinois
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
5 hours ago | MEMPHIS
By West Kentucky Star Staff Jun. 29, 2026 | 05:59 AM | MEMPHIS
An earthquake shook a portion of southwestern Illinois near the Indiana border early Monday morning.

The tremor registered a 3.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey at the University of Memphis. It happened just after 2 a.m. and was centered about 4 miles east of Calhoun, Illinois, and about 40 miles northwest of Evanville.

As of late Monday morning, 325 people reported feeling it to the USGS, but there have been no reports of any damage.  
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