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Indianapolis, Indiana – A rare Midwest earthquake early Tuesday is now raising awareness across Indiana as a surge of Arctic air sends temperatures sharply lower, creating conditions that can lead to frost quakes during the coldest overnight hours.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Illinois shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday, centered roughly 35 miles south of Springfield. The shallow quake was widely felt across Illinois, with residents reporting brief shaking, rumbling sounds, and rattling windows. While no damage was reported, earthquakes of this size are uncommon in the central Midwest…