Earthquake history of South Dakota

C. A. von Hake

USGS · 70162474

Earthquake history of South Dakota

Abstract

Twelve earthquakes of intensity V or greater (Modified Mercalli scale) have centered within the borders of South Dakota. All the shocks were rather localized, except that of 1911 which was felt over an area of approximately 100,000 km 2 . Some earthquakes from neighboring States were felt strongly in South Dakota.

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Source-reported bounding extent: 42.479635° to 45.94531° latitude; -104.057698° to -96.436589° longitude. This indicates report coverage, not an exact sampling location. View area on OpenStreetMap.

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C. A. von Hake. 1977. Earthquake history of South Dakota. https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/70162474

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Earthquake history of South Dakota

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