No injuries have been reported after the U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near the Montgomery County town of Ohlman, Illinois, early Tuesday.
People reported feeling the quake in St. Louis, Springfield and other cities in central and southern Illinois. There were no immediate reports of damage.
Notable quake, preliminary info: M 3.5 – 4 km NW of Ohlman, Illinois https://t.co/UBjvGOK7Nc
— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) January 20, 2026