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  • SARA.SCHNUETTGEN. (: August 28, 2011 at 3:05pm
    yes, the last one closest to us was in 2004 i believe in shenendoah!
  • 7steven August 24, 2011 at 1:58pm
    yea i seen this on the news i herd that it was herd it 22 different states and was pewerfull enough to break down brick walls. im just sure glat that tat didnt happed to us hopefully we will never have an eathquake her!!!
  • 4Chelsea August 24, 2011 at 11:24am
    Soo far there has been 13 earthquakes within historical time that have happened in Iowa. Shenendoah was the last earthquake that has happend which was in 2004. It is possible for Harlan to have an earthquake in harlan, we actually have a plate that runs under Harlan.
    Source- Just used facts from class today
  • 4Maddie August 24, 2011 at 10:52am
    13 earthquakes are recorded in Iowa. The first one known was in 1867 near Sidney in southwest Iowa. The most recent occurrence was in 2004 near Shenandoah in southern Iowa. The largest Iowa earthquake occurred near Davenport in southern Iowa in 1934. Yes it is a possibility we could have earthquakes in Iowa, but most likely it will happen in the southern part from my site.

    http://www.igsb.uiowa.edu/browse/earthqua/earthqk2.htm
  • 6Dustin August 24, 2011 at 9:32am
    That earthquake was felt at the Little League World Series while a game was being played. Thankfully no one was hurt.

    Earthquakes can and most likely will happen in Iowa or Harlan. Earthquakes can happen anywhere, just like Tornadoes, Wildfires,Duststorms, and Hurricanes could actually make it to Iowa too. They just won't be as strong. Just basically one strong windstorm, and heavy rain. Duststorms can happen anywhere as well. To much tilling of the soil, to much soil left exposed, and not enough rain.

    My source: Didn't use one, just facts.
  • 4Broc August 23, 2011 at 9:29pm
    This earthquake was obviously pretty rare because they usually happen on the west coast. However one thing that i found interesting is that the earthquake delayed an MLB baseball game being playing in Washington DC and many other fans at other games also felt a shake from the quake.
  • 7nick August 23, 2011 at 9:20pm
    People say they have felt earthquakes in Iowa like in Missouri in early 1800's. Places such as Nebraska, and sioux City have felt them. Reported Magnitudes have been 6.0 or so. I would say their would not be an earthquake in Harlan for a long time but they are working closer each year. Click here to see the trend of earthquakes.
  • 3Jaz=^_^= August 23, 2011 at 6:11pm

    There are dozens of reports of earthquakes in Iowa, but nothing noteworthy has been reported. Most of them were just minor quakes that did little damage and had few casualties.

    You can find more information here on individual earthquake reports.

  • 0Lindsey August 23, 2011 at 5:32pm
    Did you hear the quake on the east coast was felt in 22 different states.
  • 0Philip August 23, 2011 at 5:30pm

    Based on what i found out on the internet it is possible to have and earthquake in Harlan, Iowa. The most recent occurrence was in 2004 in Shenandoah. The first occurrence was in 1867 near Sidney in southwest Iowa. The highest magnitude occurred in Davenport, Ia on Nov. 12, 1934 which was 6.0. When earthquakes range from 6.0 to 6.5 in magnitude buildings and roads are damaged and are possibly destroyed. 

    If you wish to see more please visit the source

     

    Sources:

    http://www.igsb.uiowa.edu/Browse/earthqua/iowa_quakes.htm

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