A magnitude 4.9 earthquake rattled northwest Louisiana near Coushatta early on March 5, 2026, just before 5:30 a.m., securing its place as the second-largest in state history. Residents across Red River Parish and beyond, from Shreveport to Natchitoches, reported jolts that sent some scrambling from bed. One local recounted hearing a distinct rattling, quickly piecing together that an earthquake had hit their quiet corner of the state.
