(Undated) – If you feel like you have heard about more earthquakes recently, you may be right. According to the United States Geological Survey, seven earthquakes have hit the region recently. This includes two in southern Illinois and four in southeast Missouri. Since January 1st the USGS has reported 70 earthquakes ranging around the New Madrid fault line. Illinois is at risk from two major seismic zones, the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone and the New Madrid Seismic Zone. To learn more about earthquakes follow the link below.
https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards