8.4 earthquake at New Madrid fault won't hit St. Louis soon - ksdk.com
Jul 25, 2024 · Missouri's New Madrid Seismic Zone is in the news after the National Guard held drills in downtown St. Louis about a potential magnitude 8.4 earthquake. Here's why.
Suddenly Nearly a Quake a Day Along Missouri’s New Madrid Fault
Sep 28, 2024 · There's a whole lot of shaking going on along the southern border of Missouri as the New Madrid Fault has suddenly become busy with nearly a quake happening every single day. To emphasize, there's no real reason for alarm.
Computer Simulation of a Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake in the New Madrid …
This animation shows the simulated ground motion of the Earth’s surface that could occur in the central U.S. region for a magnitude 7.7 strike-slip earthquake on the southern section of the New Madrid seismic zone.
New Madrid Fault poses grave dangers to Missouri and region, …
Nov 24, 2008 · The outlook for Missouri and Illinois is grim should a catastrophic earthquake erupt on their segment of the New Madrid seismic zone, according to a new report released to the public late...
Getting ready for the next 'big' quake in Missouri's New Madrid …
Feb 1, 2023 · There are hundreds of minor earthquakes each year in Missouri's New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), but most of them are too small for people living in the area to feel.
Southern Missouri Shaken By 1 of the Strongest Quakes of the Year
6 days ago · Canva. The New Madrid, Missouri area has earthquakes all the time, but most are not felt. One that just happened Saturday night was very much felt by hundreds as it was one of the strongest quakes of 2024 so far. The USGS has confirmed an earthquake just outside of Steele, Missouri happened at 10:44pm Saturday night, November 2.
Simulation Shows the Terror of a 7.7 New Madrid Quake in Missouri
Mar 2, 2024 · If you've ever wondered what would happen if the predicted 7.7 earthquake would ever hit the New Madrid Fault Zone in Missouri, wonder no more. A computer simulation shows how many people and cities would be devastated in real-time.
Greene County officials gear up for inevitable New Madrid Fault Earthquake
4 days ago · Greene County sits in the second-highest risk zone for severe damage from the predicted earthquake, which experts estimate could reach between 6.5 and 7.5 on the Richter Scale. Such a quake could ...
Uptick in New Madrid seismic zone activity within normal ranges
Nov 20, 2023 · Data from the U.S Geological Survey shows dozens of earthquakes in the New Madrid seismic zone, which includes far western Kentucky and Tennessee, within the past 30 days. The zone is the most...
Experts: Central U.S. needs to be ready for next earthquake
Mar 3, 2022 · But the New Madrid (MAH’-drid) Fault Line centered near the southeast Missouri town of New Madrid produced three magnitude 7.5 to 7.7 earthquakes that rang church bells as far away as South Carolina, caused farmland to sink into swamps and briefly caused the Mississippi River to flow backward.