USGS

There's been a sudden uptick of seismic activity along the New Madrid Fault in southern Missouri with a swarm of 9 quakes over just the past few days that nearly no one noticed.

A swarm of 8 New Madrid Fault quakes Monday was just followed by a tremor directly under the Mississippi River.

There has been a huge swarm of 8 earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone all confirmed by the USGS.

There has been only 1 earthquake along the New Madrid Fault in the past week and none in Missouri according to the USGS.

After a quiet start to 2026, the New Madrid Fault in southern Missouri suddenly has a swarm of 7 earthquakes in just the past few days.

The largest quake of 2026 hit the Missouri boot heel today, but no one even felt it.

If you're interested in earthquake activity, there were 2 confirmed New Madrid quakes today in odd places.

The New Madrid Fault just shook a tiny airport in Missouri and was reportedly felt by many in the area.

The New Madrid Fault said "Happy Thanksgiving" with a swarm of 4 quakes this morning.

Several in southern Missouri reported a short, but quick jolt Friday morning.