Magnitude 4.9 Louisiana Earthquake Surprises Geologists Near Coushatta 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck northwest Louisiana near Coushatta on March 5, 2026, catching geologists off guard. International Business Times · Mar 10
Earthquake rattles unlikely US state leaving locals asking ‘Is this real?’ People in Louisiana were shaken awake Thursday by an unusually large earthquake, a rare occurrence in the state located in the southern U.S. A 4.4 magnitude quake struck the state at about 5:30 a.m. just north of Coushatta. The earthquake was later upgraded to a magnitude 4.9. The quake marked… The Independent UK · Mar 5