3.1 earthquake reported near Waltonville Illinois, US Geological Survey says

Monday, December 18, 2023
WALTONVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A 3.1 earthquake struck part of Illinois Sunday night, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The earthquake struck at about 10:10 p.m. and was centered west northwest of Waltonville in Jefferson County, the USGS said.



The earthquake had a depth of 16.6 kilometers, the USGS said.

Further details were not immediately available.
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