New Madrid Earthquake Prediction Map 2024 Elections. This animation shows the simulated ground motion of the earth’s surface that could occur in the central u.s. According to the us geological survey (usgs), the probability of a significant earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.5 to 8.0, occurring in the new madrid seismic zone over.

Red circles are earthquakes that occurred after 1972. While there have fortunately not been many quakes big enough to garner much attention, the usgs says there have already been at least 63 felt quakes in the region in.