Small earthquake shakes parts of northeast Mississippi

A minor earthquake caught many northeast Mississippi residents by surprise Saturday afternoon.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that a 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck the area at 12:52 p.m. The earthquake was epicentered near Sherman, Miss., a small community located approximately ten miles west of Tupelo.

Preliminary reports indicate that the small quake was felt in Lee, Pontotoc, and Union counties. No damage has been reported.

Just two days prior on May 8, a tornado caused significant damage in the western and northern parts of Tupelo.

The epicenter of Saturday's quake is only a few miles from where Thursday's tornado was first spotted.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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