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.

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.