Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Arkansas-Missouri Boarder

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 8:53 AM

By Scott McCaulley @smcckc

For the second time in a week, a minor earthquake is reported in the Lakes Region.

Early Thursday morning, the USGS reports a magnitude 2.1 quake was recorded in extreme northern Marion County near the Arkansas-Missouri Boarder. The quake was about four miles south of Pontiac in southern Ozark County and was 35-40 miles southeast of Branson and northeast of Harrison.

Last weekend, a 2.2 magnitude quake was recorded southwest of Gainesville in Ozark County.

Anyone who felt the quake can let the Geological Survey know on their website.

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Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Arkansas-Missouri Boarder

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