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Can Michigan have an earthquake

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 12/7/2022

Yes, any place on the planet can have an earthquake, it is just that in some locations earthquakes are more frequent.

There have been several in the last two decades, but they are of such low magnitude that damage has not been noticeable.

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∙ 15y ago

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What is the biggest earthquake in Michigan?

The largest earthquake in the history of Michigan was a 4.6 magnitude earthquake on August 10, 1947.

Has there ever been a tsunami in Michigan?

unless a big earthquake or big asteroid collision, no.

When was the last earthquake in Florida?

Yes, as a mater of fact Michigan has experienced several earth quakes, the most recent would have been June of 2010. The quake started in Canada and was felt through the eastern region of Michigan. The western region of Michigan experienced a 4.8 back in 1947. The chances of a devastating quake though in the state of Michigan is low unless it hits the nuclear power plant located in Ohio.

Would a earthquake happen in Michigan?

yes but not major ones most are caused by other earthquakes

Were there any natural disasters in Michigan?

to many to count but there was one that killed thousands of homosexual protestors. AMEN!

How could Michigan have an earthquake?

Michigan was once covered by glaciers, which put an enormous amount of weight on the ground, compressing it. With the glaciers gone the ground is rebounding, and the resulting shifts can produce earthquakes. There may also be old faults left over from the formation of the continent or produced by stresses within the North American plate.

What are facts about Michigan that start with every letter of the alphabet?

· Ann Arbor, Michigan · Battle Creek, Michigan · Clinton, Michigan · Dearborn, Michigan · East Lansing, Michigan · Flint, Michigan · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Holland, Michigan · Inkster, Michigan · Jackson, Michigan · Kalamazoo, Michigan · Lansing, Michigan · Muskegon, Michigan · Novi, Michigan · Oak Park, Michigan · Pontiac, Michigan · Quincy is a village in Branch County, Michigan · Rochester Hills, Michigan · Saginaw, Michigan · Taylor, Michigan · Utica, Michigan · Vassar, Michigan · Warren, Michigan · Xavier Drive is the name of a street in Sterling Heights, Michigan · Ypsilanti, Michigan · Zeeland, Michigan

Where is an earthquake's focus located?

An earthquake's Focus is located directly under the Epicenter of an earthquake. The Epicenterof an earthquake is located on the surface of the earthquake.

What is Michigan state song?

Michigam My Michigan

Where was there an earthquake today?

Japan had Tsunami and an Earthquake Kansas had an earthquake

Michigan state song?

It is either "Michigan,My Michigan"or "My Michigan".

How many 1A teams are in Michigan?

5 ... Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Michigan, Michigan State, and Western Michigan.

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