If you live in or near Missouri, you likely have heard of just about every possible earthquake scenario involving the New Madrid Fault, but did you know that the USGS ran a specific simulation to see what would happen if major quake were to be centered in the St. Louis area? The estimates of damage are staggering.

I came across a list of simulations of earthquakes in the central and eastern United States that the USGS has done over the years. Most of these were created in 2011 and included the well-known 7.7 magnitude quake centered in the Missouri boot heel. I was not aware that they also simulated a magnitude 6 quake in the St. Louis region . Here's the shake map showing how far away a quake like this would be felt.

What kind of damage would a magnitude 6 quake do to St. Louis?

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