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(3.7) Earthquake in (Missouri) Bootheel, no damage reported

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Source: MissouriNet.com

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was detected in southeast Missouri today – a reminder that the region is in the most geologically active zone east of the Rocky Mountains.

The earthquake, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey at 1:37 p.m., happened 15 miles east-southeast of Sikeston and was felt as far north as Alton, Ill., and St. Peters, Mo.

“Given its relatively shallow depth of about 3.6 miles, and its magnitude, it’s no surprise that it was felt 200 kilometers away,” said Joe Gillman, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Geology and Land Survey Director and the state’s geologist. “It wouldn’t be surprising for it to be felt even further away.”

No damage was reported from the earthquake and DNR is continuing to work with the State Emergency Management Agency and the Center for Earthquake Information in Memphis, Tenn.

Read more: http://www.missourinet.com/2010/03/02/earthquake-in-bootheel-no-damage-reported/

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