On Feb. 7, 1812, there was perhaps the most notable of three large earthquakes that shook the New Madrid seismic zone that ...

Three small earthquakes hit in the same spot within several days of each other in southeast Missouri recently.

A swarm of earthquakes rattled along the New Madrid fault line, sparking fear of the “big one” shaking the area known for tremors. Centered in New Madrid, Missouri, the seismic zone “is the ...

A minor earthquake measuring 2.4 in magnitude occurred near the Missouri-Illinois border on Saturday evening, Feb. 1, 2025.

Poverty, job loss and high insurance costs have led to a lack of earthquake insurance in New Madrid, Missouri — a town with a big fault and bigger problems. NEW MADRID — The town of New Madrid ...

That’s made worse by rising costs. Earthquake insurance in southeast Missouri is about eight times more expensive than it was in 2000, according to a report from the Missouri Department of Commerce ...

It’s been an active year for earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), with 293 minor quakes reported in the past 12 months. Though most were too small […] ...

While the future is unknown, geological studies in Missouri’s Boot Heel have shown evidence of earthquakes prior to these. “We know there were some big earthquakes in that region, perhaps in ...

While the future is unknown, geological studies in Missouri’s Boot Heel have shown evidence of earthquakes prior to these. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now ...