Strongest earthquake hits Louisiana, shaking residents awake

Mar 5, 2026, 11:53 AM20

(Update: Mar 5, 2026, 3:35 PM)

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Shreveport

parish seat of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

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Strongest earthquake hits Louisiana, shaking residents awake

On March 5, 2026, Louisiana experienced a 4.9 magnitude earthquake.
The quake's epicenter was located approximately 36 miles southeast of Shreveport.
This event is recognized as one of the strongest earthquakes in the state's history.

Louisiana

state of the United States of America

Shreveport

parish seat of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

United States Geological Survey

scientific agency of the United States government

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