Magnitude 3.8 earthquake shakes part of eastern Arkansas

ETOWAH, Ark. (AP) — A magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattled parts of northeastern Arkansas on Wednesday, according to geologists. The earthquake occurred shortly before noon near the town of Etowah, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The rural town, which has a population of about 250 people, is located about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Memphis, Tenn. The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management said there were no reports from county officials of damage or injuries. Etowah is near the New Madrid fault line, which has been responsible for numerous small and...