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Columbus, Ohio – A rare earthquake that shook central Illinois early Tuesday is drawing new attention in Ohio as a surge of Arctic air sends temperatures plunging into extreme territory, creating conditions that can trigger frost quakes.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Illinois shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday, with shaking felt across a wide portion of the state, including the Springfield area. While earthquakes of that size are uncommon in the Midwest, the timing of the event alongside a sharp overnight temperature drop has scientists and emergency officials urging awareness farther east…