Earthquakes in Indiana

Two small earthquakes occurred northeast of Vincennes on Thursday, May 10; one at 6:07 pm registered Magnitude 2.7 at a depth of 5.5 miles and the other at 6:54 pm, Magnitude 3.1 at a depth of 6.8 miles. In neither instance were there reports of damage.

These are the second and third events to occur in this region of the state in the last 30 days. Those who felt either event are asked ...

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IGS Celebrates 175 Years!

This year the IGS celebrates the 175th anniversary of its founding. "Despite its 'age,' said John Steinmetz, Director, “the Indiana Geological Survey still is busy, vibrant, and thriving in its service to Indiana's citizens and businesses."

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IGS Monitoring Geothermal Resources

IGS researchers have received funding from the U.S. Dept. of Energy to install monitoring sites throughout Indiana to collect data related to shallow subsurface temperatures and thermal properties of unconsolidated sediments.

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