Jessamine County

2.8 magnitude earthquake recorded in Central Kentucky

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Nicholasville early Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Around 3:40 a.m., the earthquake occurred at the Jessamine and Garrard county lines near the Kentucky River.

Other cities affected include Danville, High Bridge, Frankfort, and Richmond, according to the geological survey site.

A dozen people reported feeling the earthquake on the USGS site.

No damage has been reported.

This story was originally published May 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM.

Taylor Six
Lexington Herald-Leader
Taylor Six is the criminal justice reporter at the Herald-Leader. She was born and raised in Lexington attending Lafayette High School. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2018 with a degree in journalism. She previously worked as the government reporter for the Richmond Register.
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