Earthquakes in Missouri

Southeastern Missouri lies in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, source of the massive 1811–1812 earthquakes. The old, rigid crust of the central U.S. carries shaking far, putting St. Louis and the whole Mississippi Valley at risk.

This page tracks live USGS seismic activity across Missouri — 9 cities including Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield. The map and list above update continuously; open any city for a closer view with its own recent-quake and felt-radius detail.