BREAKING: 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Edgefield, Louisiana — Tremors Felt Across East Texas

Residents across East Texas and western Louisiana were jolted awake early Thursday morning after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Edgefield, Louisiana around 5:30 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake occurred about 6 miles west of Edgefield in Red River Parish at a depth of roughly 3 miles, making it strong enough to be felt across a wide portion of the Ark-La-Tex region.

While earthquakes are relatively uncommon in the Ark-La-Tex, this event is considered notably significant for the area.

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake is classified as a light to moderate event, strong enough to be widely felt across surrounding communities. Earthquakes of this size can cause rattling objects, shaking homes, and minor cosmetic damage, though they rarely result in serious structural damage.

Tremors Felt Across the Region

Reports quickly began pouring in from residents across Louisiana and East Texas who felt the shaking.

Some of the reports included:

• Many, Louisiana: “Felt it here.”

• Shreveport, Louisiana: Residents reported noticeable shaking.

• Hall Summit, Louisiana: “Things were falling off tables and shelves.”

• Edgefield/Coushatta area: “The strongest and longest one I’ve felt.”

East Texans also reported feeling the quake across multiple counties.

• Milam, Texas: “My whole house was shaking. It woke me and the kids up.”

• Huxley, Texas: “The house was rocking and lampshades were swinging.”

• Hemphill, Texas: “Whole house was rocking — scared me to death.”

• Bronson, Texas: Residents reported noticeable shaking.

Several people described hearing popping sounds in their homes as structures shifted slightly during the tremor.

Growing Seismic Activity in the Region

The Edgefield and Red River Parish area has experienced an uptick in seismic activity in recent years, something researchers have been monitoring closely.

Much of the activity has been linked to oil and gas wastewater injection wells associated with the Haynesville Shale, which has seen extensive drilling operations for nearly two decades.

Earlier this year, the same region experienced multiple smaller earthquakes, including:

• Two magnitude 3.1 earthquakes on January 8, 2026 near Edgefield

• A magnitude 2.6 quake on January 22, 2026

Thursday morning’s 4.9 magnitude quake is the strongest recorded in the immediate area in recent memory, surpassing the string of smaller tremors reported over the past few months.

No Major Damage Reported

At this time, no significant damage or injuries have been reported, though officials continue to monitor the situation.

Earthquakes of this size are typically felt across a wide radius of 100 miles or more, which explains why residents across parts of Deep East Texas reported feeling the shaking.

Authorities say aftershocks are possible but not guaranteed following events of this magnitude.

Residents who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report their experience to the USGS “Did You Feel It?” program, which helps scientists track seismic activity and its impact.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.