it was about 8.0.
In 1811-1812 the New Madrid earthquakes took place. I'm not sure if this is the one you mean, but I hope so. The 1812 Febuary earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale.
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No the New Madrid Earthquake just rang the liberty bell. The earthquake's epicenter was in the boot heel of Missouri, but the earthquake was so strong that it was felt as far away as New York, Canada, and Washington D.C.
probably the New Madrid, MO earthquake of December 1811.
yes new Madrid
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The proper subject is "earthquake", its whole group is "A big earthquake".
It depends on how big the earthquake is. A big earthquake will cause more damage to the area.
The largest earthquake in Tennessee occurred on December 16, 1811, near New Madrid, with an estimated magnitude of 7.5 to 7.9. This earthquake was part of a series of powerful tremors that struck the New Madrid Seismic Zone, significantly affecting the region. It caused extensive damage and is one of the most significant seismic events in U.S. history, though its epicenter was technically just outside Tennessee, it had widespread effects in the state.
The 1812 earthquake, known as the New Madrid earthquake, occurred in the central United States near the town of New Madrid, Missouri. It is considered one of the largest earthquakes to ever hit North America.
The strongest earthquake recorded in the New Madrid Seismic Zone was a series of three earthquakes in 1811-1812 with estimated magnitudes of 7.5-7.9. These earthquakes were among the largest ever recorded in the central United States and caused widespread damage across the region.