A 3.3 magnitude earthquake was confirmed near Lerna, Illinois, late Monday night. The earthquake, confirmed by the United States Geological Survey, was reported in Coles County SSW of Lerna, Illinois which is close to Effingham,

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake southeast of Illinois’ state capital shook parts of the state overnight, the United States Geological Survey said. The 6-mile deep quake hit about 4 miles southwest of Lerna at 11:43 p.m. Monday, May 12, according to the USGS. Some in Coles and Cumberland counties may have felt the earthquake, the USGS said.