Earthquakes, WORLD NEWS Rare Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Louisiana Near New Orleans Date: May 7, 2018Author: Nwo Report 0 Comments The earthquake struck in the Gulf of Mexico about 160 miles southeast of New Orleans. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit at a depth of 6 miles. Share this:EmailPrintFacebookTwitterMoreRedditLike this:Like Loading...