COUSHATTA — According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck just north of Coushatta, Louisiana, at 4:41 a.m. Monday. The quake occurred at a relatively shallow depth of about 5 kilometers (around 3 miles) beneath the surface.
The tremor is believed to be an aftershock of last week’s magnitude 4.9 earthquake, which struck the same area and was one of the strongest earthquakes recorded on land in Louisiana in decades. That earlier quake was felt across parts of north Louisiana and surrounding areas.
While Monday morning’s earthquake was smaller, residents in nearby communities may have experienced brief shaking as it passed through the region. As of now, no damage or injuries have been reported.
Earthquakes are relatively uncommon in Louisiana, making the recent cluster of seismic activity around Red River Parish and Coushatta particularly notable. Scientists continue to monitor the area to determine whether additional aftershocks could occur in the coming days.
Residents who felt the quake are encouraged to report their experience through the USGS “Did You Feel It?” reporting system to help researchers better understand the event.
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