The 1811–1812 New Madrid earthquakes were a series of intense intraplate earthquakes beginning with an initial earthquake of moment magnitude 7.2–8.2 on December 16, 1811, followed by a moment …

In the winter of 1811 and 1812, the New Madrid seismic zone generated a sequence of earthquakes that lasted for several months and included three very large earthquakes estimated to be between …

Jan 31, 2026 · New Madrid earthquakes of 1811–12, series of three large earthquakes that occurred near New Madrid, Missouri, between December 1811 and February 1812. There were thousands of …

2 days ago · On February 7, 1812, the most powerful earthquake in a relentless series of seismic shocks struck the frontier town of New Madrid, delivering a convulsion so violent that it reshaped the land, …

1 day ago · A small earthquake was recorded near New Madrid early Friday morning, February 6.

1 day ago · KENTUCKY BEND (WSIL) -- The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded an earthquake on Friday near New Madrid. The USGS stated a 2.2 magnitude quake hit in the Kentucky …

Between December 16, 1811, and February 7, 1812, seven earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 to 7.5 on the Richter scale and numerous lesser aftershocks ravaged the affected area. They were among the …

2 days ago · Missouri emergency officials are urging residents to take earthquake preparedness seriously as the state marks Earthquake Awareness Month, with the potential for a major event along …

Jan 24, 2025 · Most earthquakes in the Midwest occur in the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), which lies in the Mississippi River Valley and spans northeastern Arkansas, southeastern Missouri, western …

Several destructive shocks occurred on February 7, the last of which equaled or surpassed the magnitude of any previous event. The town of New Madrid was destroyed. At St. Louis, many …