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Centered in New Madrid, Missouri, the seismic zone “is the most active seismic area in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains,” according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
A swarm of earthquakes — 7 total — shook along the New Madrid fault line. The seismic zone is known for tremors, though many are not felt.
Earthquake Awareness Month serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of preparedness, especially for Arkansans living within the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ).
The New Madrid Seismic Zone caused a natural disaster more than 200 years ago. Is the Midwest prepared for another? Scientists aren’t sure.
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A swarm of earthquakes — 7 total — shook along the New Madrid fault line. The seismic zone is known for tremors, though many are not felt.
NEW MADRID, Mo. (KFVS) - It has been an active week on the New Madrid fault line. There have been ten small earthquakes in the Bootheel this week alone, with magnitudes ranging from 1.8 to 3.0. At ...
Map Shows US Cities Most Vulnerable to Earthquakes in 2025. Published Apr 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM EDT ... Shelby County in Tennessee, is located near the New Madrid Seismic Zone and is home to Memphis.
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. Skip Navigation ...
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. Skip Navigation.
A swarm of earthquakes — 7 total — shook along the New Madrid fault line. The seismic zone is known for tremors, though many are not felt.