The New Madrid Fault is known for producing some of the most powerful earthquakes in U.S. history, including the massive 1811-1812 quakes that reshaped the region.

New Madrid, Missouri, was terrorized by its fault line in the early 19th century, and earthquakes are still the region's claim to fame. But these days, earthquake insurance is prohibitively expensive.

Planners of the New Madrid Earthquake Emergency Preparedness Conference in the Ohio River community of Metropolis, Ill. say representatives from Illinois, Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri and Tennessee ...

Earthquake. Photo by Jose Antonio Gallego Vázquez. The New Madrid earthquakes, occurring between December 1811 and February 1812, are among the most powerful seismic events in U.S. history. Centered ...

A strong, 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck in Colombia on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 8:08 a.m. Colombia time about 72 miles east of Bogota ...

A moderately strong, 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck in Turkey on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 2:17 a.m. Eastern European time about 3 miles ...

An earthquake hit Pa. this week; check this map to see where. Updated: Jun. 10, 2025, ... Earthquakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitude are “often felt, but only cause minor damage.” ...

Texas’ strongest earthquake in history struck around 5:40 a.m. on Aug. 16, 1931. The magnitude 5.8 earthquake was centered about 7.5 miles southwest of Valentine, a small community in Presidio ...

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Central Mountains had numerous earthquakes occur Friday, all in connection to the ongoing earthquake swarm in the area. Several of Friday’s quakes registered above ...

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