Is it possible for earthquakes to occur in Chicago?

While Chicago is very unlikely to be the epicenter of a quake, the Midwest is more seismically active than most people realize. There were major earthquakes along the New Madrid fault (centered in Missouri) in the 19th century. read more

While Chicago is very unlikely to be the epicenter of a quake, the Midwest is more seismically active than most people realize. There were major earthquakes along the New Madrid fault (centered in Missouri) in the 19th century. And there have been several smaller earthquakes in recent years that have been felt in Chicago. read more

Now, Morgan Page and Susan Hough, from the USGS in Pasadena, Calif., have some bad news for residents around New Madrid: Conclusions that seismic activity in this region is tapering off are wrong, and large earthquakes are indeed a hazard. read more