Latest New Madrid Earthquake 2024 In. Missouri's new madrid seismic zone is in the news after the national guard held drills in downtown st. This animation shows the simulated ground motion of the earth’s surface that could occur in the central u.s.
The largest earthquake of the year in this region was a 3.8 magnitude quake that hit on may 16, 2024. According to the united states geological survey (usgs), an m3.7.