A relatively small earthquake last week in Central Kentucky is a reminder that underground shifting is not that rare. A 2.6 magnitude earthquake was detected in the early Thursday morning hours, with the epicenter just east of Burgin.
Kentucky Geological Survey Seismologist Seth Carpenter said the Commonwealth experiences tens of similar earthquakes each year. He noted some research indicates a possible connection between water and earthquakes. Carpenter added it would likely take water getting to the subsurface where a fault ruptures.
