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Can Chicago have earthquake

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How likely is that Chicago will experience an earthquake?

On February 10, 2010, Chicago experienced a 4.3 magnitude earthquake. So it does happen.


Why is it less likely to get an earthquake in Chicago Illinois?

Chicago is not on a fault line so there can't be earthquakes.


What is the size of the earthquake that happened on December 30th 2010?

4.3 magnitude earthquake in IllinoisOn February 10, 2010, Northern Illinois, including Chicago, experienced a 4.3 magnitude earthquake. The area of the quake included about 50 miles west-northwest of Chicago. It hit just before 4 am (CT).


The earthquake epicenter was located two time zones east of Chicago What time was it in the time zone containing the epicenter when the earthquake began?

3 hours


Has an earthquake ever occurred in the middle of a continent?

Yes they have, earthquakes occur occasionally even in Chicago.


At what time was the earthquake in Northern Illinois on February 10 2010?

There was a 4.3 magnitude earthquake in Northern Illinois, around Chicago, at just before 4 am on Wednesday, February 10, 2010.


Why is there less of a chance for there to be a big earthquake in the middle of north America like Chicago Illinois?

because of the tectonic plates


What effects did the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 have on long range city planning?

dont know,and dont care


What are some of the key differences between the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and The Great Chicago Fire of 1871?

The San Francisco Earthquake and ensuing fire cost the lives of roughly 3,000 people and $400M in damage - $80M attributed to the earthquake and $320M to the fire that burned 4.7 square miles of San Francisco in 1906. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 resulted in an estimated 300 deaths and $200M in damage over 3.3 square miles.


What has the author George K Swinzow written?

George F. Spingler has written: 'Investigation of transponder reply fade-out in the vicinity of Chicago O'Hare Airport' -- subject(s): Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Racon


The earthquaked epicenter was located two time zones east of Chicago What time was it in the time zone containing the epicenter when the earthquake began?

Pacific time zone


Was there ever an earthquake in oaklahoma?

yes, there's the New Madrid fault line in southern and midwestern usa. A few years ago (or maybe it was last year?) the fault line produced an earthquake that they felt in Chicago (and that was a small earthquake), but back in the 1800's there was a huge series of earthquakes from there that reached parts of oklahoma. Although not under any direct threat, Oaklahoma can expericence earthquakes.