1938 Earthquake
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers
N 43° 38.028 W 096° 42.719
14T E 684566 N 4833744
The first earthquake reported in the region occurred on October 9, 1872, 17 years before South Dakota was admitted to the Union.
Waymark Code: WMD04
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Milbank
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Buildings were jarred, dishes rattled, and loose objects swayed (V) at Sioux Falls from an October 11, 1938, tremor. Police stations received more than 50 calls from alarmed residents. The total felt area affected was about 7,500 square kilometers in South Dakota and one town in Minnesota. More local Earthquake history here: (visit link)
Marker Name: 1938 Earthquake

Marker Type: Roadside

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1938 Quake
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