Earthquakes

Rock County, Wisconsin

Date

Train Accident
1886 - Aug. 31 Epicenter: Charleston, SC; felt in Beloit and Janesville areas
1909 - May 26 Epicenter: (not given); felt from Mississippi River to WI, MI & IL; no serious damage
1912 - Jan. 2 Epicenter: (not given); slight earthquake in Janesville
1972 - Sept. 14 Epicenter: IL; felt in Milton (also on North River Road on the northwest side of Janesville)
More information regarding Wisconsin earthquakes* from USGS

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