3.8 magnitude earthquake felt in Southern Kentucky

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (WKYT) - An earthquake hit along the Kentucky-Tennessee border Monday afternoon.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says the epicenter was near Fincastle, Tenn.

The agency upgraded the magnitude of the quake to a 3.8 Monday afternoon.

The earthquake could be felt in Williamsburg, Middlesboro, and Corbin, Ky.

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck in the same area on Sunday.

USGS says most of North America east of the Rocky Mountains has infrequent earthquakes.

If you felt the earthquake click here to report it to the USGS.

The Kentucky Geological Survey says earthquakes occur frequently in Kentucky but go unfelt most of the time.

The strongest earthquake recorded in Kentucky was the Sharpsburg earthquake of July 27, 1980, in Bath County. The magnitude-5.2 quake caused about $3 million in damages in Maysville.

What to do if you feel an earthquake:

If you are inside: Drop to the floor and take cover under sturdy furniture or against a supporting wall. Cover your head and stay in place until the shaking stops.

If you are outside: Do not run toward buildings. Instead, move away from them. If you’re in your car stop driving and wait until the ground stops shaking before you continue to drive.