Northfork-area historical earthquake activity is near West Virginia state average. It is 81% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 147.7 miles away from the city center.
The Casino Queen is located on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River in East St. Louis. St. Louis, MO is directly across the river. The Casino Queen is known for its loose slots and is a major attraction for this area.
The largest nearby airport is the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, approximately 16 mi from East St. Louis. The Saint Louis Regional Airport in St. Louis, MO is around 25 mi from East St. Louis. A smaller airport is located in Mascoutah, IL, and called the Mid-America Airport, about 22 mi away. Public-use airports closest to East St. Louis include St. Louis Downtown Airport, Airport: Sackman Field, and St. Louis Metro East Airport.