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,

At least one report of shaking was recorded in Will County, near Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, the USGS said.

A 3.3 earthquake occurred near Lerna, Illinois at 11:43 p.m. on July 6, 2024, with over 100 reports of shaking, and is considered a minor earthquake, with vibrations similar to a truck driving by.