2010 Indiana earthquake
 Map of the maximum intensity in the surrounding counties with a star as the epicenter. | |
| Date | 12:55:21, December 30, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 3.8 |
| Depth | 3 mi (4.83 km) |
| Epicenter | 40°25′37″N 85°53′17″W / 40.427°N 85.888°WCoordinates: 40°25′37″N 85°53′17″W / 40.427°N 85.888°W |
| Areas affected |
United States Indiana |
| Max. intensity | V (Moderate, Mercalli) |
| Tsunami | None |
| Landslides | None |
The 2010 Indiana earthquake registered 3.8 on the moment magnitude scale and struck near Greentown and Kokomo on December 30, 2010 at 12:55:21 UTC at a depth of 3 mi.[1][2] The “extremely rare and unprecedented” earthquake had the largest magnitude of a northern Indiana earthquake in 175 years.[3] It was incorrectly recorded by nearby stations as a 4.2 magnitude before being downgraded to 3.8.[4] Towns as far away as Kalamazoo, Michigan and states as far as Wisconsin and Kentucky reported the earthquake.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "Magnitude 3.8 - INDIANA". USGS. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
- ↑ Silverleib, Alan (December 30, 2010). "Indiana earthquake: a 'very loud boom'". CNN. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
- ↑ Mark Guarino (December 30, 2010). "Indiana earthquake 'extremely rare and unprecedented'". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ↑ "Indiana earthquake downgraded to 3.8 on Richter scale". Catholic Online. December 30, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
- ↑ Fusciardi, Chris (December 30, 2010). "Indiana earthquake 'absolutely unmistakable' to some Southwest Michigan residents". Michigan Live. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
- ↑ Mary Collins; Nicole Hahn; John W. Davis (December 30, 2010). "Did You Feel That Earthquake?". Indiana News Center. Retrieved December 12, 2012.