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,

LERNA, Ill. - A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck downstate Illinois on Monday night. The earthquake hit around 4:43 a.m. roughly 7 miles south of Lerna in the southern part of the state, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It was reported at a depth of about 6 miles, the survey said.

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake shook parts of east-central Illinois on Monday, according to a Geological Survey. Around 11:30pm, near Lerna and Neoga, it was reported to be about 5.5 miles deep and around 195 miles southeast of Quincy, Illinois.