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Indianapolis-area historical tornado activity is above Indiana state average. It is 221% greater than the overall U.S. average.
Tornadic Activity
On 5/14/1972, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.9 miles away from the Indianapolis city center injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 6/11/1998, a category 4 tornado 10.5 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused $2 million in damages.
Indianapolis-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Indiana state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
Earthquake Activity
On 9/12/2004 at 13:05:19, a magnitude 3.8 (3.5 MB, 3.8 MW, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 23.1 miles away from Indianapolis center.
On 12/20/1990 at 14:04:17, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 31.8 miles away from the city center.
On 4/14/2000 at 03:54:20, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 32.1 miles away from the city center.
On 12/17/1990 at 05:24:59, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 51.3 miles away from Indianapolis center.
On 12/16/1996 at 01:58:31, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 69.7 miles away from the city center.
On 4/17/1990 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 82.7 miles away from Indianapolis center