earthquake

EDGEFIELD, La. - The U.S. Geological Society has upgraded Thursday morning's earthquake in Red River Parish at a 4.9 magnitude.

It was initially reported as a 4.4 magnitude. 

The USGS recorded the seismic event shortly before 5:30 a.m. central time.

The tremor was reported at a depth of 3.1 miles, with the epicenter located approximately 4 miles northwest of Edgefield. 

This event is the latest in a series of small earthquakes to hit the region.

Northwest Louisiana has seen an increase in minor seismic activity recently.