Three large earthquakes in the New Madrid seismic zone shook a huge area from the mid-west to the east coast between December 1811 and February of 1812. Reelfoot lake was formed as a result of these events! | Reelfoot Lake State Park

A few minor earthquakes have occurred in the New Madrid Seismic Zone within the last week. The most recent was a 2.3 magnitude 1.4 miles east of Caruthersville, MO. Three days ago a 2.1 magnitude struck Lilbourn, MO, and six days ago a 2.2 magnitude struck Blytheville, AR. While these earthquakes are minor, this has always been an active zone for earthquakes! | WGEM News - The Tri-States' News Leader

The New Madrid Seismic Zone includes Arkansas. A geologist explained what scientists know and don't know about the potential for earthquakes on the Mississippi. https://bit.ly/3xCtith | 40/29 News -- Fort Smith & Fayetteville, Arkansas