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Earthquake history of Wisconsin

January 1, 1978

Only one earthquake of intensity V on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MM) or greater has occurred within Wisconsin during historic times. Some shocks originating in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Canada have been felt. 

Citation Information

Publication Year 1978
Title Earthquake history of Wisconsin
Authors C. A. von Hake
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS)
Index ID 70162506
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse