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irisblue

(35,043 posts) Sat Mar 15, 2025, 08:37 PM Mar 15

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Earthquake recorded in Mississippi during tornado outbreak [View all]

Source-https://www.wapt.com/article/mississippi-earthquake-recorded-during-tornado-outbreak/64195581

snip-"MAGEE, Miss. —
An earthquake was recorded during Saturday's severe weather in Mississippi.

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported at 1:49 p.m., about 6 miles from Magee, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Mississippi has had a number of small earthquakes over the years, but only four that were intensity 5 or greater, according to the USGS."

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Magee is southeast of Jackson.
This was a really really bad day in that state

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Earthquake recorded in Mississippi during tornado outbreak [View all] irisblue Mar 15 OP

Hope they won't need any FEMA funding (FAFO). Think. Again. Mar 15 #1

There are no good days in Mississippi. nt Jit423 Mar 15 #2

My sister is there and told me about it. Be careful who you insult. nolabear Mar 15 #3

I'm not insulting anyone in Mississippi. irisblue Mar 15 #4

I wasn't addressing you. nolabear Mar 15 #5

Thank you for the clarification. irisblue Mar 15 #8

Wrath of God? Du916 Mar 15 #6

Perhaps it's GAWD Chasstev365 Mar 15 #7

Hmmmm. That's within the New Madrid seismic zone. haele Mar 15 #9

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