KALAMAZOO (WKZO) –. Its important all things dealing with real estate, whether its moving or not. That’s why Michigan’s earthquakes are so small. Earthquake experts say that unlike the West Coast which was formed by volcanoes and earthquakes, Michigan’s surface was left here by the Ice Age.
The ice left miles of sediment and dirt covering over our faults and techtonic structures.
He says Michigan has plenty of padding between its quakes and civilization.
They didn’t know there was a fault deep below the surface of southern Michigan but thanks to Saturday’s Quake, modern earthquake detection gear, and the history of quakes in the area, they have a clearer idea.
The closer you were to Saturday’s quake, the shakier it got. People around the epicenter of the magnitude 4.2 earthquake say it sounded like a plane crash or a freight train going by the house.
Galesburg Police Sergeant Jeff Heppler says people who live near the epicenter need to watch for signs of damage, gas and water leaks.
The USGS says the quake occurred over 5 miles below a cornfield near Scotts in Charleston Township.
They also say there were no aftershocks.
