A 3.3 magnitude earthquake was confirmed near Lerna, Illinois, late Monday night. The earthquake, confirmed by the United States Geological Survey, was reported in Coles County SSW of Lerna, Illinois which is close to Effingham,

When you think about hurricanes and tornados, you typically know what time of the year these storms will happen. But other natural disasters like earthquakes can happen at anytime. Monday night, some people in Central Illinois felt that sensation for themselves.

At least one report of shaking was recorded in Will County, near Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, the USGS said.