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St. Louis, Missouri – A rare Midwest earthquake early Tuesday, Jan. 20, is now heightening awareness across Missouri and Illinois as an intense surge of Arctic air drives temperatures sharply lower, creating conditions that could lead to frost quakes across the region.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Illinois shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, centered about 35 miles south of Springfield near Ohlman. The shallow quake was felt across a wide portion of Illinois, including Springfield and the Metro East, with thousands reporting shaking, rumbling, and rattling windows before sunrise. No damage or injuries were reported…