Earthquakes in Louisiana? A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was reported Sunday at 7:01 a.m. less than a mile from downtown Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Epicenter at 32.535, -93.443 at 06:51 April 19, 2019 UTC, Location: (5.2 miles), 2013-09-02 23:51:15 UTC Latest Earthquakes USGS All Earthquakes, Past Day Sort 1.5 88 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 2023-04-15 13:04:00 (UTC) 1.2 km 1.5 Kenai Peninsula, Alaska 2023-04-15 13:03:11 (UTC) 14.3 km 1.3 13km SE of Bodfish, CA 2023-04-15 12:57:13 (UTC) 3.8 km 1.1 northern Alaska 2023-04-15 12:50:40 (UTC) 0.0 km 1.7 53 km W of Cantwell, Alaska (Aside from when Alvin Kamara busts a long a run during a Saints game in the Superdome? According to the U.S. Geological Survey and the Los Angeles Fire Department, the earthquake occurred at 2 a.m. PT. Only List Earthquakes Shown on Map . 10.2 km from at 08:00 September 06, 2013 UTC, Location: HWrq^zq0wr. Timpson at 11:32 January 20, 2019 UTC, Location: Runup heights reached a maximum of 33 to 55 feet and killed 159 people. It measured 4.2 on the Richter scale. at 23:51 September 02, 2013 UTC, Location: (2.2 miles), 2013-01-25 07:01:19 UTC Quakes of 2.5 to 5.4 magnitude are often felt but only cause minor damage. Los Angeles County was rattled early Wednesday morning after a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 10 miles off the coast of Malibu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Pq?rv&U+ZY)rv-P7Tcl(T Epicenter at 31.91, -94.428 at 06:52 March 23, 2020 UTC, Location: `3{T "The Modified Mercalli Intensities are based in part on postal questionnaires, in which respondents summarize the effects of shaking in their communities," according to the USGS. Epicenter at 32.575, -94.005 Timpson Epicenter at 34.05, -93.13 You can report it to scientists by using this form. 9\>m["as!C@*Kf9/z6l4jUv1qCCp3p';bq !%2 endstream endobj 126 0 obj 410 endobj 52 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 48 0 R /Resources 53 0 R /Contents [ 75 0 R 83 0 R 85 0 R 87 0 R 89 0 R 91 0 R 93 0 R 95 0 R ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Rotate 0 >> endobj 53 0 obj << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI ] /Font << /F3 67 0 R /F4 64 0 R /F5 71 0 R /F6 70 0 R /F7 62 0 R /F9 59 0 R /F10 76 0 R /F11 77 0 R >> /XObject << /Im1 104 0 R /Im2 105 0 R /Im3 106 0 R /Im4 107 0 R /Im5 108 0 R /Im6 109 0 R /Im7 110 0 R /Im8 111 0 R /Im9 112 0 R /Im10 113 0 R /Im11 114 0 R /Im12 115 0 R /Im13 116 0 R /Im14 117 0 R /Im15 118 0 R /Im16 119 0 R /Im17 120 0 R /Im18 121 0 R /Im19 122 0 R /Im20 123 0 R /Im21 124 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS1 98 0 R /GS2 97 0 R >> /ColorSpace << /Cs5 54 0 R /Cs9 57 0 R /Cs10 63 0 R /Cs11 79 0 R /Cs12 73 0 R /Cs13 68 0 R /Cs14 78 0 R >> >> endobj 54 0 obj [ /CalRGB << /WhitePoint [ 0.9505 1 1.089 ] /Gamma [ 2.22221 2.22221 2.22221 ] /Matrix [ 0.4124 0.2126 0.0193 0.3576 0.71519 0.1192 0.1805 0.0722 0.9505 ] >> ] endobj 55 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 2543 /Subtype /Type1C >> stream Here's the history. Blanchard (6.2 miles), 2012-12-22 17:55:12 UTC 16.2 km from Earthquakes occur in areas of weakness in the Earths crust, which are revealed by faults. The Galaxy lost at home to their LA rivals for the first time ever, adding ammo to fan complaints. Here is the equation: mag_significance = magnitude * 100 * (magnitude / 6.5); pager_significance = red is 2000 . at 14:49 May 11, 2020 UTC, Location: Official websites use .gov Hb```f``A,=, @Ge^``'wQD\x%g~Y OO,#kR>gk! (7.2 miles), 1974-02-15 22:35:44 UTC Copyright 2023 Homefacts.com (TM) . Hollandale ", Despite Lack of Headlines, Louisiana In Earthquake Zone, Warrants: Nathan Millard hired prostitutes, smoked crack. 5.2 km from Timpson The data in table 1 represent best estimates of the location of the epicenter, magnitude, and intensity of each earthquake on the basis of historical and current information. Magnolia 1964 (4.4) A series of moderate earthquakes in the Texas-Louisiana border region near Hemphill started on April 23, 1964. Arkadelphia The impact from the earthquake was felt as far as Shreveport. McCulloh said it took longer to recognize active, surface-reaching faults in other parts of south Louisiana because many of the faults run through rural areas, with little infrastructure damage to see. (3.2 miles), 2021-08-04 20:57:44 UTC (3.2 miles). This map shows only those earthquakes with epicenters located within the boundaries of Louisiana, even though earthquakes in nearby states may have been felt or may have caused damage in Louisiana. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Here's the history. There's more to LSU's Earthquake Game than Hodson-to-Fuller. Earthquakes of 2.5 or below are unlikely to be felt by people in the area, according to resources from Michigan Tech. 5.2 km from (2.2 miles), 2012-05-26 05:58:27 UTC April 14, 2023 5:22 PM PT. 3.2 km from Earthquake magnitudes range from 0 to 8.0 or greater. U.S. and worldwide deaths per year. That's because Louisiana's faults, though active, don't seem to cause earthquakes at least not detectable ones. Earthquake counts by U.S. State. Makoto Shinkai knows the 2011 Thoku earthquake changed him. 30 September - 8 October 2023. Yearly Earthquakes within 186 miles (300 km) of Louisiana with a magnitude of 4 or above. This means that there is about a 94% chance that any earthquake will NOT be a foreshock. A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook Southern California early Wednesday, officials said. As far as natural disasters go, earthquakes are not high on the list of concerns for Louisiana residents. The largest earthquake in Louisiana took place in 1930 and barely broke the scale at a magnitude of 4.2. 9.2 km from Meanwhile up north, the Quakes are cruising. 0 earthquakes in the past 30 days. The New Madrid zone remains "the area most likely to produce earthquakes that could affect Louisiana," according to the report. Gurdon Since 1843, the report cites more than 40 earthquakes felt in or around Louisiana. 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Scientists are asking residents to report if they felt the quake byfilling out an online form. Epicenter at 31.91, -94.428 While Louisiana is not considered a high-risk and hasn't seen seismic activity anywhere near the magnitude experienced recently in Chile or Haiti, there have been a handful of significant earthquakes in the state. (6.2 miles), 2012-05-17 08:12:00 UTC The state averages less than 1 earthquake per year. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was reported Friday evening just before 8 p.m. in Carson, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Oil City (5.2 miles), 2018-09-12 04:35:06 UTC (8.2 miles), 2019-01-08 22:26:33 UTC Epicenter at 31.956, -94.395 (6.2 miles), 1974-02-15 22:32:34 UTC An official website of the United States government. 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 20192, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. What about New Orleans, you ask? Despite a definite earthquake history, Louisiana has relatively little seismic activity. Earthquakes have hit a wide geographic range around the state - covering southern, central and northern Louisiana. A weak earthquake shook part of Louisiana near Shreveport early Thursday, officials said. Miami Herald file U.S. Geological Survey. (5.2 miles), 2018-12-04 07:14:13 UTC (3.2 miles), 2013-01-29 12:31:33 UTC 7.2 km from at 18:28 May 20, 2012 UTC, Location: Epicenter at 31.866, -94.389 The three largest 1811-1812 earthquakes destroyed several settlements along the Mississippi River, caused minor . A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck early Wednesday . Epicenter at 31.898, -94.409 at 22:26 January 08, 2019 UTC, Location: The largest earthquake in Louisiana took place in 1930 and barely broke the scale at a magnitude of 4.2. Earthquakes are registered on a scale between 0 and 8.0. 2023-04-15 17:21:57 (UTC-07:00) 5.0 km . Another LGS report, also authored by McCulloh, details two active faults in East Baton Rouge Parish the Denham Springs-Scotlandville fault and the Baton Rouge fault, which together comprise the Baton Rouge fault system. United States. Texarkana PDF documents opened from your Epicenter at 32.351, -93.765 LockA locked padlock 0 earthquakes in the past 30 days. Japans earthquake resulted from thrust faulting near a subduction zone, where one plate is being forced beneath another. The state averages less than 1 earthquake per year. The impact from the earthquake was felt as far as. Events in this list and shown in red on our real-time earthquake map and list are considered "significant events', and they are determined by a combination of magnitude, number of Did You Feel It responses, and PAGER alert level. Email Jeff Nowak at jnowak@theadvocate.com. Stonewall Timpson "There's no way that's going to happen," said Anderson. 0 earthquakes in the past 7 days. All rights reserved. The most recent earthquake in Louisiana occurred on Dec. 20, 2005, according to the United States Geological Survey. Earthquake shakes Louisiana near Shreveport; scientists asking residents if they felt it. The epicenter is said to have been Donaldsonville. You have permission to edit this article. Mekahlo Medina reports for Today in LA on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2023. While Louisiana does in fact lie on fault lines, it is still in an area of low seismic risk. Blanchard iHt5HzZ%1bPb4eCa8rlHPJdIMe@0,g=t9zFG43H([@ [6%z=RCS/_6^!zc|`I}aeG'4whXW VurVhnf!A'*DrEVQkLuro$Q~zG|lM'`@0ID+\R,".gHgl!wp;u$fL v/_lJ YXr+,z(Y@ =oCiw-5+'9wf/0jytVFI$J3d(=(=q |akIG},-H?B_;^IrzG%1)F8 o2*:R (6.2 miles), 2021-12-07 03:20:00 UTC at 18:43 November 13, 2022 UTC, Location: f(\Ew^Og# SE*q~e#~D"xX-jIU:" F`>j,KUX2wunoMv !Z _3V*Nt7az9J3[SqTVGTH*b"Rc^h,c%60CP_=LrY6C k(;!y4-?|`bBQv`5;cGqciFLvx'[} El Dorado Since the three damaging earthquakes that occurred in the American Midwest and the East Coast ( 1755 Cape Ann, 1811-12 New Madrid, 1886 Charleston) were well known, it became apparent to settlers that the earthquake hazard was different in California. According to geology instructor Lauri Anderson, the chances of a disaster, such as the one in Japan, affecting Monroe is zero to none. Epicenter at 31.955, -94.446 91 km S of Punta Arenas, Chile . Newest First. Compilations of information about significant earthquakes, swarms or sequences, and fault zones of interest. The largest recorded earthquake in Louisiana was a 4.2 magnitude. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. (1.2 miles), 2012-05-20 18:28:34 UTC They owned it from 1990-1998, and then sold it to Clear Channel . San Augustine Epicenter at 33.401, -94.109 at 06:40 February 03, 2013 UTC, Location: Epicenter at 32.652, -93.983 10.2 km from at 07:26 April 01, 2021 UTC, Location: Blanchard A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was reported Thursday morning in South Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. (2.2 miles), 2013-09-02 23:51:15 UTC 6.2 km from The largest occurred in Louisiana on Oct. 19, 1930, with the epicenter at Donaldsonville. Epicenter at 31.848, -94.408 at 07:01 January 25, 2013 UTC, Location: Required fields are marked *, John Melder Oct 18, 2017 at 8:23 pm, I believe theres a fault line runs beneath my house because it constantly moving and I can feel Tremors sometimes, https://ulmhawkeyeonline.com/3503/feature-stories/is-louisiana-on-a-fault-line/#comment-48926. Ardent LSU football junkies might insist the state's largest earthquake came in October 1988, the night of the infamous "Earthquake Game," when LSU beat the Auburn Tigers 7-6. Timpson 11.2 km from Haughton Epicenter at 33.96, -93.03 Information by Region - Louisiana Active. at 21:52 September 02, 2013 UTC, Location: The only damage reported was from the magnitude 4.4 earthquake on April 28 . As deadly disasters strike across the world, such as the one in Japan, questions arise as to whether or not Monroe is prepared for one. 5.2 km from (8.2 miles), 2013-02-03 06:40:56 UTC Timpson Earthquakes tend to occur because of massive slippage at these lines. El Dorado The Los Angeles metro area was hit with a 3.6 magnitude earthquake Sunday, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. "We started getting phone calls from people saying that their china cabinets had fallen over, and plates . at 23:51 September 02, 2013 UTC, Location: (1.2 miles), 2013-09-02 21:52:38 UTC According to geology instructor Lauri Anderson, the chances of a disaster, such as the one in Japan, affecting Monroe is zero to none. Another Louisiana earthquake: 3.1 magnitude quake reported near Louisiana-Texas border. Construction management student breaks barriers, Upchurch creates mental health app for students, Saulsberry named Social Worker of the Year, Warhawks celebrate cultural differences at Moon Festival, Rename Walker Hall: We must confront racist past, The Student News Site of University of Louisiana Monroe, Your email address will not be published. Think that earthquake Thursday near Shreveport was rare? 14.2 km from Epicenter at 33.198, -90.934 Official websites use .gov 2,w"Q\L]rh5Y>bH:p;T\M5?Z^}Lot::)SRD$fdPl Louisiana Earthquakes Archive: Past Quakes in 2019. One of the largest and most devastating tsunamis that Hawaii has experienced was in 1946 from an earthquake along the Aleutian subduction zone. Epicenter at 31.878, -94.434 Epicenter at 33.95, -93.09 The data in table 1 were used to compile the seismicity map; these data are a corrected, expanded, and updated (through 1987) version of the data used by Algermissen (1969) for a study of seismic risk in the United States. The quake had a 3.0 magnitude and reportedly was noticed in Baton Rouge, Hammond and New Orleans. (4.2 miles), 2018-05-06 16:47:09 UTC The largest earthquake on record for Louisiana occurred on 02/10/2006, with a depth of 5.0 miles and a magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale in Jefferson Parish, LA. 11.2 km from '>9ZX,xONAt0`GzelnTq55$xel:ra1.a:X&CM iM 6!@@7>z@~DnP2e|lAz99y0=~nbV USGS Magnitude 2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day 38 earthquakes. Treasure Player, a freshman pharmacy major from Shreveport, worries about Louisianas future as she remembers Japans recent devastating earthquake. NBC Universal, Inc. A morning earthquake shakes the Southern California coast. According to the U.S. Geological Survey,. 7.2 km from 6.2 km from They have tended to be of low magnitude and occur with low frequency. (image. On 6 February 2023, two major earthquakes of 7.7 and 7.5 magnitude struck Kahramanmara province in Trkiye and these were followed by two additional earthquakes of 6.4 and 5.8 magnitude on 20 February. (6.2 miles), 2021-12-07 03:20:00 UTC The strongest recent earthquake near Louisiana occurred on May 17, 2012 03:12 local time (America/Chicago timezone). Local seismographs were not operating at the time, but the earthquake registered on a seismograph in Washington, D.C. By Country/Region. at 16:47 May 06, 2018 UTC, Location: Miscellaneous Field Studies Map Today's Earthquakes There have been: (M1.5 or greater) 94 earthquakes in the past 24 hours 988 earthquakes in the past 7 days 4,530 earthquakes in the past 30 days 49,657 earthquakes in the past 365 days The biggest earthquakes: today: 7.0 in Tuban , East Java , Indonesia this week: 7.0 in Tuban , East Java , Indonesia 14.2 km from Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. There have been no reports of injuries or major damage, KSLA said. Epicenters were determined on April 23, 24, 27 and 28. Timpson " While a 4.2 earthquake is not major, it does cause things to fall off the walls and some structural damage. 4.2 km from 1081, Explore recent publications by USGS authors, Browse all of Pubs Warehouse by publication type and year, Descriptions of US Geological Survey Report Series. at 06:30 February 24, 2020 UTC, Location: at 03:20 December 07, 2021 UTC, Location: 7.2 km from (PDF). A weak earthquake shook part of Louisiana near Shreveport early Thursday, officials said. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A magnitude 3.0 quake registered at 2:26 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2021, near the town of Blanchard in Caddo Parish and the Texas state line, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's website. Epicenter at 32.652, -93.983 An official website of the United States government. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. (3.2 miles), 2019-05-31 23:32:24 UTC Did you feel the quake in Louisiana? (image via USGS). 3.2 km from Timpson And an August 2010 shaker in the Clinton area. at 18:43 November 13, 2022 UTC, Location: McCulloh said the compelling evidence these faults remain active is damaged found on buildings along the faults signs the faults reach the surface. (3.2 miles), 2020-02-24 06:30:14 UTC The largest earthquake on record for Louisiana occurred on 02/10/2006, with a depth of 5.0 miles and a magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale in Jefferson Parish, LA. A resident in Blanchard told a reporter from KSLA that she heard her cabinet doors rattling. Theres no way thats going to happen, said Anderson. Epicenter at 31.441, -94.118 A rare 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Shreveport, Louisiana, over the weekend, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. View the number of earthquake incidents in Louisiana by year. Visit Stromboli and Etna with us! 10.2 km from Blanchard Epicenter at 31.883, -94.422 4.1. at 05:13 April 15, 2021 UTC, Location: Timpson at 15:15 May 10, 2012 UTC, Location: Epicenter at 31.966, -94.526 (1.2 miles), 2013-09-02 21:52:38 UTC A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the The epicenter of the magnitude 3.0 quake registered at 2:26 a.m. near the town of Blanchard in Caddo Parish and the Texas state line, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's website. Timpson The earthquake occurred at 6:58 a.m. near Stocker Street in the Baldwin. Epicenter at 33.1, -92.602 Although Louisiana lies in an area of low seismic risk, a number of historical earthquakes have occurred in our state. 197.2 km from 1.2 km from A magnitude 3.0 quake registered at 2:26 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2021, near the town of Blanchard in Caddo Parish and the Texas state line, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's website. at 04:35 September 12, 2018 UTC, Location: at 05:13 April 15, 2021 UTC, Location: A magnitude 3.0 quake registered at 2:26 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2021, near the town of Blanchard in Caddo Parish and the Texas state line, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's website. The Latest Earthquake web application displays information in real-time and near-real-time for magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes in the U.S. and magnitude 4.5+ earthquakes around the world. Epicenter at 31.964, -94.465 El Dorado There are 16 earthquake incidents in Louisiana on record since 1931. Magnitude. Wright, defense shine for ULM in spring game, Walkoff leads Warhawks to first conference win, Offensive woes lead to road losses for ULM, Bilderback named as programs new head coach, Carleys Corner: The Skillful Art of Shutting Up. 5.2 km from 5.2 km from 9.2 km from Think that earthquake Thursday near Shreveport was rare? 3.2 km from The earthquake occurred less than a mile from. You have permission to edit this article. Epicenter at 32.628, -94.049 (9.2 miles), 2021-04-01 07:26:25 UTC But expand the search to nearby areas of Mississippi, Texas and Arkansas, and the Gulf of Mexico, and the list grows to more than 40, Earthquake shakes Louisiana near Shreveport; scientists asking residents if they felt it. at 08:58 June 16, 2012 UTC, Location: at 03:20 December 07, 2021 UTC, Location: If the application does not load, try our legacy Latest Earthquakes application. at 04:52 October 03, 2014 UTC, Location: Timpson Epicenter at 33.179, -92.596 Epicenter at 33.067, -92.6 Epicenter at 31.878, -94.394 A 3.0 magnitude is considered a minor quake. (4.2 miles). Oil City Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. 10.2 km from I dont know how I would feel if something like that happened here.. Epicenter at 32.584, -93.952 In July 1987, the Associated Press reported that a physicist at Loyola University said his seismograph recorded earthquakes being felt at 4:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the area around Irish Bayou. at 17:55 December 22, 2012 UTC, Location: (3.2 miles), 2021-04-16 00:43:51 UTC The faults in Louisiana and the faults in Japan are complete opposites; the closest subduction zone to Louisiana is in the Pacific Ocean, said Anderson. There was a problem saving your notification. Timpson For best results viewing and printing PDF documents, it is recommended that you download Overall, 11 provinces were affected in south-east Trkiye. at 05:58 May 26, 2012 UTC, Location: Earthquakes in Louisiana? (6.2 miles), 2021-04-15 05:13:58 UTC The quake produced shaking that is considered moderate on the Modified . Your email address will not be published. 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