Two earthquakes shake New Madrid only minutes apart

Two minor earthquakes struck the New Madrid Seismic Zone in southeast Missouri early Monday morning, with magnitudes of 1.4 ...
Ars Technica

The struggle to understand why earthquakes happen in America’s heartland

The first earthquake struck while the town was still asleep. Around 2:00 am on Dec. 16, 1811, New Madrid—a small frontier settlement of 400 people on land now located in Missouri—was jolted awake.
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Insurance important part of earthquake recovery, Mo. Dept. of Commerce & Insurance says

MISSOURI (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance is urging consumers to be ready and have a plan for earthquake recovery. According to the DCI, fewer homes are insured against ...
Southeast Missourian

Minor earthquake recorded near Puxico, with no damage reported

A minor 2.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded Friday, Sept. 5, near Puxico within the New Madrid Seismic Zone. No damage or injuries were reported, according to state agencies. A minor earthquake with ...
Omaha.com

Study: New Madrid fault zone alive and active

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The New Madrid fault zone in the nation's midsection is active and could spawn future large earthquakes, scientists reported Thursday. It's "not dead yet," said U.S. Geological ...