Seismic activity on the east coast

[shenue]

I have been searching online trying to find information about any unusual/unexpected seismic activity on the east coast of U.S. before the earthquake struck on August 23rd. So far, I've not been able to find any articles about that subject. Has anyone seen any information on that topic? Earthquakes in that area are very rare, and I believe the August 23rd earthquake set a record, for that area, with a magnitute of 5.9. Because I live in a mid-atlantic state, and I felt last week's earthquake fairly strongly, I'm curious to know if any unusual activity had been recorded either days or weeks, etc., before the earthquake.
My thanks, in advance, to anyone who can enlighten me.

 

[phyzguy]

This site has a wealth of information about recent and past earthquakes around the world.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/quakes_all.html

You can see from this map:

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/states/us_damage_eq.php

that while the earthquakes are much less common on the east coast than in the west, they do happen.

 

[Evo]

Here you go.

The history of earthquakes in Virginia.

http://www.virginiaplaces.org/geology/quake.html

The last "big one" in Virginia (about a 5.8 on the Richter scale) was on May 31, 1897, in Pearisburg, the county seat of Giles County. The judge in the courthouse adjourned a trial, jumped over the railing, and fled outside with everyone else as the courthouse rattled, brick walls cracked, and chimneys fell over. It was Virginia's most powerful recorded earthquake - but our recorded memory extend back only a few centuries, and the geologic history of the state extends back hundreds of millions of years. In 1959, Giles County was shaken again by a 3.8 temblor. More recently, windows were broken in a Veterans Day, 1975 earthquake in Blacksburg.

and here

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/states/?region=Virginia

You might like this also.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/topics/megaqk_facts_fantasy.php

 

[shenue]

Thank you both so much for the links ! I appreciate the responses.

 

[LudusRex]

I understand your curiosity about the seismic activity on the east coast and I appreciate your efforts in searching for information. It is important to note that earthquakes can occur in any region, regardless of its history of seismic activity. The east coast of the U.S. is not immune to earthquakes, although they are less frequent compared to the west coast.

In the case of the August 23rd earthquake, it is possible that there were smaller earthquakes leading up to it that were not widely reported. It is also possible that the earthquake was a result of a fault that had not been previously identified or studied. Earthquakes can also be triggered by human activities such as fracking or construction.

In order to better understand the cause and potential warning signs of earthquakes on the east coast, it is important for scientists to continue studying the region and monitoring seismic activity. With advancements in technology, we are able to detect and track smaller earthquakes that may have gone unnoticed in the past. This can provide valuable information for predicting and preparing for future earthquakes.

In conclusion, while it is understandable to search for information about unusual seismic activity before the August 23rd earthquake, it is important to keep in mind that earthquakes can occur without warning and in unexpected locations. As scientists, we must continue to study and monitor seismic activity in order to better understand and prepare for these natural events.