A minor earthquake near Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri early Thursday morning has raised some eyebrows—especially given its unusual location. The 2.4 magnitude quake struck at around 1:34 a.m. on July 10, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
While not strong enough to cause damage, the quake was notable due to its epicenter just west of the military base, south of Interstate 44—an area not commonly associated with seismic activity. Most small quakes in Missouri occur in the bootheel region, where the New Madrid Seismic Zone is more active.
“I knew something was up the moment I checked the USGS quake map,” a Missouri resident wrote. The tremor sparked speculation about possible tank exercises at Ft. Leonard Wood, though there’s no official word linking the quake to military activity.
Small earthquakes are frequent in Missouri, but tremors this far north in the New Madrid zone are rare—though not unheard of. A few each year are recorded just south of St. Louis, and others near Table Rock Lake.
This latest quake near Ft. Leonard Wood is likely just one of those odd blips, more curious than concerning—for now.
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