southeastern missouri earthquake News

Great Shakeout Highlights Dwindling Missouri Earthquake Insurance Market

Millions of Americans will participate in the Great Shakeout on Oct. 21, a day designated to earthquake education and awareness. Annually held on the third Thursday of October, the Great Shakeout encourages schools and workplaces to practice earthquake safety techniques. …

Southeast Missouri Shaken by Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake

A small earthquake has been reported in southeastern Missouri. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred just before 8 a.m. Saturday and was centered about 2.7 miles (4 kilometers) southwest of Lilbourn. The New Madrid County Sheriff’s …