Missouri Earthquake Preparedness

Earthquake Facts and Information

• About The New Madrid Seismic Zone
• Facts About New Madrid Seismic Zone
• History of Earthquakes in Missouri
• Understanding Earthquakes
• Measuring Earthquakes
• Relationship of Increasing Magnitudes
• Relationship Between Richter Magnitude and Modified Mercalli Intensity
• Experience a virtual earthquake! Find out what a quake could feel like where you live.
• Earthquake Intensity Map
  See how a major earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone could affect your area.