An earthquake was recorded during Saturday's severe weather in Mississippi. A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported at 1:49 p.m., about 6 miles from Magee, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Sign up for our Newsletters Mississippi has had a number of small earthquakes over the years,

A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck 9 km ENE of Magee, Mississippi, on March 15 at 6:49 p.m. UTC, according to the USGS. The quake, occurring at a 10.5 km depth, coincided with severe tornadoes in the state.