Yes, there is a record of major earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, which experienced a series of significant earthquakes from December 3, 1811, to February 1813. The most notable events occurred in 1811 and 1812, with the largest quakes estimated to be around magnitude 7.5-8.0. There is no major evidence of a significant earthquake that meets the same criteria in 1843 or 1895 within that region, though minor seismic activity can occur. The 1811-1812 sequence is the most famous associated with the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
Do we have record of any major earthquakes at the new seismic zone?
Yes from 3 December of 1811 into February of 1813? No? Yes in 1843? Or yes in 1895?
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