Tue Mar 18 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Minor Earthquake Shakes Mississippi Town Recovering from Tornadoes
**Magee, MS** – A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Magee, Mississippi, on Saturday afternoon, adding to the challenges faced by the town after multiple tornadoes ripped through the area earlier in the day. The quake, reported at approximately 1 p.m., occurred at a depth of 10.5 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While considered minor, the earthquake follows reports of at least three tornadoes causing damage in the vicinity, including significant damage to homes and a high school in nearby Taylorsville.
The USGS reported that damage from earthquakes of this magnitude is unlikely. This was the only seismic event recorded in Mississippi in the past three weeks, although a smaller 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near the Ross Barnett Reservoir on Thanksgiving Day without causing any reported damage.
Magee, located approximately 42 miles southeast of Jackson, has a population of nearly 4,000. The town recently dealt with another unrelated incident involving white supremacist recruiting efforts, as confirmed by local police. Debris from the tornadoes was reported to have been thrown thousands of feet into the air, highlighting the severity of the weather event. The combined impact of the tornadoes and the earthquake underscores the challenging situation faced by the community. The USGS notes that while infrequent, the Mississippi Valley has historically experienced seismic activity.
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