A small earthquake shook an area near Taney and Ozark Counties Monday night.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports the 2.10 earthquake was centered south to southeast of Kissee Mills, Mo. It hit around 8:06 p.m.

Earthquakes are much more common in eastern Missouri and Arkansas. Several earthquakes have been reported in recent years around the Bull Shoals Lake area. These small earthquakes usually do not cause damage.