1947 Wisconsin earthquake

none May 2025 February 2025 1947 Wisconsin earthquake 1947 Wisconsin earthquake approximate tremor area.jpg 1947 Wisconsin earthquake approximate tremor area. The dot shows the location of Milwaukee. 1947-05-06 20:25 n/a n/a 1947 05 06 15:27 (CST)Walter Jennifer 75 years ago, Milwaukee experienced the most severe earthquake in Wisconsin history https://www.milwaukeemag.com/75-years-ago-milwaukee-experience-the-most-severe-earthquake-in-wisconsin-history/ Milwaukee Magazine May 6, 2022 August 19, 2025 4.2Dutch Steve Wisconsin Earthquakes https://www.glyfac.buffalo.edu/mib/course/Figures/UWGBDutch/geolwisc/wieqks.htm University of Wisconsin – Green Bay 1999 August 20, 2025 43.05 -87.95 inline, title V The 1947 Wisconsin earthquake took place on May 6, immediately south of Milwaukee at 15:27 (CST). It was the largest tremor to be historically documented in Wisconsin, but was not recorded by seismographs. History The area had been previously shaken by the 1909 Wabash River earthquake, causing damage assessed at VII (Very strong) on the Modified Mercalli scale across the Wisconsin–Illinois border. Two earthquakes were also reported in the state in 1912. Shocks in 1919 and 1925, the first from Missouri and the latter from Canada, occurred over enormous zones and affected the entire region, though not seriously. Earthquakes struck Wisconsin again in 1937 and 1939.Wisconsin: Earthquake History https://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/wisconsin/history.php dead United States Geological Survey January 30, 2009 May 6, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090326093144/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/wisconsin/history.php March 26, 2009 Earthquake thumb|Artistic rendition of the Racine courthouse during the earthquake For a few seconds at 15:27,Walter Jennifer 75 years ago, Milwaukee experienced the most severe earthquake in Wisconsin history https://www.milwaukeemag.com/75-years-ago-milwaukee-experience-the-most-severe-earthquake-in-wisconsin-history/ Milwaukee Magazine May 6, 2022 August 19, 2025 the earthquake was felt in a 3000 mi2 sqkm 0 us on strip of land in southeastern Wisconsin, in a 99 mi km 0 on wide area stretching across the Wisconsin–Illinois border, and to Lake Michigan and Waukesha. Damage Damage consisted of broken windows and fallen porcelain, pots and dishes.Today in Earthquake History: May 6 https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/today/index.php?month=5&day=6&submit=View+Date United States Geological Survey January 30, 2009 May 6, 2009 The locals' initial impression was that an explosion had taken place. Many people evacuated buildings and ran into the streets. Corporate office buildings were emptied of workers. Numerous calls were made to local fire departments, police stations and newspapers. Three reports were made to the Milwaukee Fire Department, all describing explosions.Sharp Earthquake Rocks Buildings in Milwaukee https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=888&dat=19470507&id=qcEKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1k4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3584,1936715 Saint Petersburg Times May 6, 1947 May 8, 2009 Often described as "sharp", this was the most powerful earthquake to date in Wisconsin's seismological history. The earthquake broke a seismograph at Marquette University. Many hotels, such as the Schroeder Hotel in Milwaukee, were rocked by the tremor. However, the earthquake caused no serious damage or casualties. See also List of earthquakes in 1947 List of earthquakes in the United States References Further reading Hough Susan E. The 6 May 1947 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Earthquake Seismological Research Letters 93 402–412 2021 0895-0695 240535306 10.1785/0220210150 Wisconsin Earthquake, 1947 Wisconsin Earthquake, 1947 Category:Earthquakes in the United States Category:Natural disasters in Wisconsin Category:1947 natural disasters in the United States Wisconsin earthquake