西北部路易斯安那州发生轻微地震,没有造成破坏,但引发警报。
A minor earthquake shook northwest Louisiana, causing no damage but prompting alerts.
美国地质调查局指出, 周四深夜发生小地震, 震撼了红河教区, 包括Coushatta,
A small earthquake late Thursday night shook Red River Parish, including Coushatta, and was felt across parts of northwest Louisiana, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
地震来自库沙塔以北,没有造成任何破坏,是该区域罕见地震事件的典型现象。
The tremor, originating just north of Coushatta, caused no damage and is typical of rare seismic events in the region.
居民报告说,他们受到短暂的打击,有些宠物先注意到,然后作出反应。
Residents reported brief jolts, with some noting pets reacted first.
尽管破坏性地震的风险仍然很低,但科学家们说,此类事件有助于研究断层线和援助应急准备工作。
Though the risk of a damaging quake remains low, scientists say such events help study fault lines and aid emergency preparedness efforts.