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New Madrid Quakes Remembered as Major Central U S Event
In late 1811 to early 1812 three immense quakes centered near New Madrid Missouri rank among the largest in U S history. Magnitudes cited range up to 8 8 by some estimates with aftershocks lasting over a year and widespread, if poorly counted, fatalities.
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Mississippi River
Missouri
New Madrid
U.S. Geological Survey
United States
Alaska
Prince William Sound
Geological Survey