Minor earthquake hits Midwestern U.S.

NEW MADRID, Mo., Dec. 18 (UPI) -- A 3.1-magnitude earthquake centered near New Madrid, Mo., Friday shook parts of the Midwest, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, Mo., said the early morning quake's epicenter was nine miles outside New Madrid and the quake was determined to have occurred at a depth of 5.6 miles.

No reports of damage or injuries were reported.

The New Madrid Seismic Network said the quake took place at 5:38 a.m. CST, nearly six miles northwest of Tiptonville, Tenn.