Earthquake Risk in Missouri
Missouri sits at the northern end of the New Madrid Seismic Zone, which produced some of the largest earthquakes in US history in 1811-1812. The zone remains active with potential for future large earthquakes.
Notable Earthquakes
17
Recorded in or near Missouri (since 2004)
Largest Earthquake
M4.0
7 km S of Williamsville, Missouri (Nov 2021)
Most Recent
M3.5
Jul 16, 2004
Notable Earthquakes
Significant earthquakes recorded in or near this state.
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 7 km S of Williamsville, Missouri | 16.5 km | Nov 18, 2021 |
| M4.0 | 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | 15.0 km | Jun 2, 2005 |
| M3.9 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | 7.8 km | Feb 21, 2012 |
| M3.9 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | 20.8 km | Jun 7, 2011 |
| M3.8 | 4 km NW of Ohlman, Illinois | 8.8 km | Jan 20, 2026 |
| M3.8 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | 7.5 km | May 16, 2024 |
| M3.7 | 2 km E of Steele, Missouri | 10.0 km | Nov 3, 2024 |
| M3.7 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | 17.6 km | Sep 12, 2019 |
| M3.7 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | 8.2 km | Mar 2, 2010 |
| M3.7 | 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | 14.2 km | Apr 24, 2019 |
| M3.6 | 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | 9.4 km | Jan 16, 2018 |
| M3.6 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | 5.9 km | Jun 11, 2017 |
| M3.6 | 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri | 10.4 km | Apr 2, 2015 |
| M3.6 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | 11.4 km | Sep 22, 2011 |
| M3.6 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | 8.4 km | Mar 15, 2017 |
| M3.5 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | 4.5 km | Jun 15, 2004 |
| M3.5 | 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri | 4.4 km | Jul 16, 2004 |
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