Earthquake experts from across the region will gather in Cape Girardeau for the seventh annual Earthquake Summit.

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 ...

MISSOURI, USA — February is Missouri Earthquake Awareness Month with a focus on the importance of being prepared in the event of an earthquake. Some may not know that southeastern Missouri is ...

Reports for three school districts in southeast Missouri indicate most school buildings aren't earthquake-resistant. Some ...

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 ...

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An early-morning earthquake hit near the Tennessee-Missouri border, rattling dozens of people on Tuesday, May 31. The 3.1-magnitude tremor was the largest of several quakes that hit the region ...

Most school buildings in southeast Missouri are not reinforced and are vulnerable to collapse if a major earthquake were to ...

There are usually two to four earthquakes a year within the zone, which also includes parts of Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee.

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 ...