Caddo Parish, LA (12/22/2024) -Earthquakes near Mooringsport, Louisiana, have raised alarm after five tremors struck the area in less than a week.
These quakes, with magnitudes ranging from 2.4 to 3.1, occurred at shallow depths near Caddo Lake and surrounding regions.
The strongest quake, a magnitude 3.1, occurred on December 22, west of Mooringsport. Another magnitude 3.1 quake shook the area south of the town on December 19. A separate tremor was detected in Caddo Lake, increasing concerns about the geological activity in the region.
Residents in Shreveport-Bossier, located just 20 miles southeast, have expressed worries about potential risks. While no significant damage has been reported, many are asking why these events are happening so close together.
Experts are monitoring the situation to determine if these earthquakes indicate increased seismic activity in the area. Citizens are urged to stay informed and review earthquake preparedness plans.
This unusual sequence of earthquakes near Mooringsport, Louisiana, has sparked discussions about safety and infrastructure readiness in the region. Further studies will likely offer more insight into the causes of these events.
Source of Information: U.S. Geological Survey
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