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Dallas, Texas – A rare Midwest earthquake early Tuesday is now drawing attention across Texas as a strong surge of Arctic air pushes deep into the state, driving temperatures sharply lower and creating conditions that could lead to rare frost quakes.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Illinois shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday, centered about 35 miles south of Springfield. The shallow quake was felt across a wide portion of Illinois, with thousands reporting shaking and loud rumbles before sunrise. While earthquakes of this size are uncommon in the Midwest, the event stands out as extreme cold expands far south into regions not accustomed to hard freezes…