Indiana and a number of neighboring states experience earthquakes, which in modern times have been small and nondestructive. It is unusual to have a major fault in the middle of a continent, but that does exist in this region.
Southern Indiana is close to the New Madrid fault. New Madrid, now in Missouri, was the location of the New Madrid earthquakes, 1811-1812, which historical accounts suggest were the largest ever recorded in the eastern US and possibly the largest in North America. The fault is now well mapped and the active area includes several neighboring states and much of Indiana.
If you are calling a major earthquake anything near a 5 on the magnitude scale, there was a 4.9 on April 15, 2010 in Randolph, UT.
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A "large" earthquake can be a major or great earthquake, both of which can cause serious damage to people, animal life, and buildings.A major earthquake is one of magnitude 7 - 7.9 which can cause serious damage. A great earthquake has a magnitude 8.0 or greater which can completely destroy communities near the epicenter.The 9.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, is an example of a very large or great earthquake.
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It is pretty much guaranteed that there will be a major earthquake in BC sometime this century.
There are no deserts in Indiana.
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The 1933 Sanriku earthquake was a major earthquake.
It is possible, as Christchurch is located in a seismically active area. However, predicting when or if another earthquake will occur is challenging. It is important to be prepared by following building codes, securing heavy furniture, and having an emergency plan in place.
A major earthquake that has happened in the past is often referred to as a seismic event or a historic earthquake. The specific location where the earthquake occurred is known as the earthquake's epicenter.
Hinduism is the major religion of India. If your question is about the U.S. state of Indiana, the major religion is Christianity.
It means that the earthquake is large and powerful.
is a small earthquake that often precedes a major earthquake
Yes, there is a possibility of an earthquake in any state but some are less likely to have earthquakes than others.
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur
There was a major earthquake in Alaska.