NELE map
Northern Embayment Lithospheric Experiment (NELE

Recent Helicorder Displays

New Madrid Earthquake Catalog Search

Recent Earthquakes in the World

Did You Feel It?

FOCUS - Fault Observatory for the Central U.S.

USGS Earthquake Hazards Program - Central and Eastern U.S.

New Madrid Seismic Zone
What is the New Madrid Seismic Zone?

CERI, established in 1977, serves the University of Memphis by facilitating interdisciplinary research and education, and the public by providing authoritative scientific education and information.

CERI Strategic Plan

CERI Mission and Core Values

Earthquake Resources for Teachers & Kids

West Tennessee Seismic Safety Commission

The University of Memphis

Department of Earth Sciences

Department of Civil Engineering

CERI Calendar of Events

CERI documentary recognized at 2013 national Telly Awards

The Earthquakes of 1811-12 won bronze for outstanding documentary at the national 2013 Telly Awards. The project was sponsored by the West Tennessee Seismic Safety Commission (WTSSC), the University of Memphis Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Geological Survey. More info here...

Recent Earthquakes in the Central and Eastern U.S. Map

Recent Earthquakes in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Click on the map to go to our awesome new interactive map that shows recent Central U.S. earthquakes.

Or click here for old trusty version.

Award-Winning Documentary by CERI
New Madrid: The Earthquakes of 1811-1812

Old New Madrid Town

Old New Madrid Town Map

This Week in New Madrid History: A blog by CERI historian Kent Moran, PhD.


CERI offers a variety of research opportunities in graduate studies.
Interested in travel? CERI faculty and staff conduct research all over the world.

The Public Earthquake Resource Center at CERI is an education and outreach program for K-12 students, adults, and other curious people.