The possibility of a magnitude 7 or higher quake occurring on the New Madrid fault line in the next 50 years is estimated at about 40%.
Robbie Myers warned that 'every year that goes by, the likelihood becomes greater' for a major earthquake, highlighting an urgent need for preparedness.
The New Madrid fault last experienced significant seismic activity over 200 years ago, with destructive quakes reported between 1811 and 1812.
An 8.0 magnitude quake could result in catastrophic consequences, including thousands of deaths, significant infrastructure damage, and disruption to vital energy supplies.
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