When you think about earthquakes, Florida’s probably not the first state that comes to mind. But that doesn't mean they can't ...

Still, earthquakes have been recorded in Florida as far back in history as 1879. In 1879, there was a 4.4 magnitude earthquake on the border of Putnam and Marion County in North Central Florida.

After being rescued at sea, the damaged "Florida" and the Messina earthquake survivors arrived in New York's harbor. Shaken and unnerved, the immigrants confronted a new challenge: to begin their ...