National Weather Service confirms earthquake

No damage was reported from a magnitude 3.6 earthquake centered in the Bootheel region of southeast Missouri.

The quake happened at 10:51 p.m. Wednesday. The U.S. Geological Survey's website shows that the quake was centered near Steele, Missouri. It was originally said to be a magnitude 4.0 but was revised Thursday morning.

Shaking was felt in six states — Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi. No injuries were reported.

Southeast Missouri is part of the New Madrid Fault, where significant earthquakes in 1811 and 1812 were so strong they could be felt in New England.

Many readers throughout West Tennessee reported feeling a shaking sensation at about 10:55 p.m. Wednesday night.

On The Jackson Sun's Facebook page, readers from towns including Jackson, Medina, Milan, McKenzie, Martin, Henderson, Oakfield all said they felt the shaking sensation.