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Seismicity map of the state of Nebraska

Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 1350
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Abstract

This map is one of a series of seismicity maps produced by the U.S. Geological Survey that show earthquake data of individual states or groups of states at the scale of 1:1,000,000. This map shows only those earthquakes with epicenters located within the boundaries of Nebraska, even though earthquakes in nearby states or countries may have been felt or may have caused damage in Nebraska.

The data in table 1 were used to compile the seismicity map; these data are a corrected, expanded, and updated (through 1987) version of the data used by Algermissen (1969) for a study of seismic risk in the United States. The locations and intensities of some earthquakes were revised and intensities were assigned where none had been before. Many earthquakes were added to the original list from new data sources as well as from some old data sources that had not been previously used. The data in table 1 represent earthquake on the basis of historical and current information. Some of the aftershocks from large earthquake are listed, but not all, especially for earthquakes that occurred before seismic instruments were universally used.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Seismicity map of the state of Nebraska
Series title Miscellaneous Field Studies Map
Series number 1350
DOI 10.3133/mf1350
Edition Revision - 1991
Year Published 1991
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Description 40.33 x 27.74 inches
Country United States
State Nebraska
Scale 1000000
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