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Elgin earthquake
Elgin, Iowa, US
| Magnitude | Time | Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 4 months ago | 4 km NW of Ohlman, Illinois | 445
|
| 3.3 | 1 year ago | 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois | 486
|
| 2.6 | 1 year 8 months ago | 1 km E of Old Monroe, Missouri | 454
|
| 2.6 | 1 year 8 months ago | 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri | 455
|
| 2.9 | 1 year 9 months ago | 39 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin | 423
|
What is the largest earthquake in Elgin, Iowa, US?
The largest earthquake in Elgin, Iowa, US was a 3.8 magnitude quake, located 445 km a way from Elgin, Iowa, US. The 4 km NW of Ohlman, Illinois earthquake occurred on 2026-01-20.
Elgin, Iowa, US earthquake map
Magnitude 7 Elgin, Iowa, US Earthquakes
0 earthquakes magnitude 7 impacted Sparks, Oklahoma, US
Magnitude 6 Elgin, Iowa, US Earthquakes
0 earthquakes magnitude 6 impacted Sparks, Oklahoma, US
Magnitude 5 Elgin, Iowa, US Earthquakes
0 earthquakes magnitude 5 impacted Adiwerna, Jawa Tengah, ID
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Best place to be in an earthquake
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