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List of earthquakes in Illinois - Wikipedia
WEBEarthquakes. The inclusion criteria for adding events are based on WikiProject Earthquakes ' notability guideline that was developed for stand alone articles. The principles described are also applicable to lists. In summary, only damaging, injurious, or deadly events should be recorded.
How often does Illinois see earthquakes, and is it on a fault line ...
WEBApr 5, 2024 · The strongest earthquake ever recorded that was centered in Illinois occurred in Nov. 1968, when a 5.3-magnitude quake was recorded near Norris City, in the southeastern part of the state.
These parts of Illinois are at the highest risk of an earthquake
WEBApr 5, 2024 · Among those cities are Carbondale and Harrisburg. Not too far away, communities along the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone, like Mount Carmel and Onley, fall in the 25 to 50% range. While the risk there...
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Seismicity map of the State of Illinois | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
WEBThe earthquake data shown on this map and listed in table 1 are a list of earthquakes that were originally used in preparing the Seismic Risk Studies in the United States (Algermissen, 1969) which have been recompiled and updated through 1977.
Is Illinois on a fault line? What to know about the 3.4 magnitude …
WEBJul 15, 2024 · The strongest earthquake ever recorded that was centered in Illinois occurred in Nov. 1968, when a 5.3-magnitude quake was recorded near Norris City, in the southeastern part of the state.
3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Illinois, 60 Miles West of Chicago
WEBJul 15, 2024 · Residents of small towns roughly 60 miles west of Chicago woke up Monday to what they thought was thunder, but turned out to be an earthquake. The 3.4 magnitude tremor struck just before 3 a.m., with an epicenter near Somonauk, Ill., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Real-time Seismogram Displays - USGS Earthquake Hazards …
WEBThese seismogram displays depict ground motion recorded by seismograph stations in real-time, updated every few minutes. Each plot represents 24 hours of data from one station. Read more ».
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake in DeKalb County felt in ... - Chicago Tribune
WEBJul 15, 2024 · A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded at 2:53 a.m. Monday near Somonauk, which is about 60 miles southwest of Chicago. The earthquake occurred at a depth of about 6 miles.
About the New Madrid Seismic Zone - Illinois
WEBHowever, an earthquake has the potential to be the most dangerous of all natural hazards that could impact the State of Illinois. The NMSZ saw four of the largest North American earthquakes in recorded history, with magnitude estimates greater …