The latest news on earthquakes in the United States is live today, Thursday, August 24, according to the official report of the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Check out the official statement The latest news about the earthquake in the US todayFiled and reported by Thursday, August 24 United States Geological Survey (USGS) from the offices located Reston (Virginia), Denver (Colorado) and Menlo Park (California)with support National Earthquake Information CenterResponsible for providing accurate data on the epicenter and magnitude of earthquakes in the United States and other countries around the world.
Earthquake in America today. Thursday 24th August
According to the USGS, the states with the most seismic events in the United States are reported in the corresponding counties. Alaska, Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Likewise, residents of the state of California have a high probability of experiencing telluric movements on a regular basis due to the geologic faults of the cities of San Jose, Vallejo, and San Diego.
The strongest earthquake ever recorded in the US dates back to 1964 and was centered in Alaska, measuring 9.2 on the Richter scale. The earthquake also triggered a tsunami, causing much loss of life and destruction.
Follow local recommendations issued by the government Joe Biden, in case of emergency, the President of the United States. Always keep calm and always remember an emergency backpack.
