Latest earthquakes near The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in The United States? If an earthquake is happening right now near The United States (also known as U.S.A.), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 49 minutes ago (Mar 27 06:33AM Anchorage) |
M 2.3 | 152 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 1 hour ago (Mar 27 06:30AM Los Angeles) |
M 3.3 | 129 mi ESE from San Diego |
| 3 hours ago (Mar 27 02:12AM Honolulu) |
M 2.5 | 40 mi WSW from Hilo |
| 6 hours ago (Mar 27 01:55AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.9 | 53 mi SSW from Eureka |
| 7 hours ago (Mar 27 01:18AM Los Angeles) |
M 3.3 | 130 mi SE from San Diego |
| 7 hours ago (Mar 26 11:38PM Anchorage) |
M 2.5 | 132 mi N from Anchorage |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 27 12:20AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 11 mi NE from Salinas |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 26 11:44PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 24 mi N from Santa Rosa |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 26 08:52PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 47 mi SW from Los Angeles |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 26 04:30PM Honolulu) |
M 2.2 | 18 mi SSE from Hilo |
| 14 hours ago (Mar 26 04:25PM Anchorage) |
M 2.3 | 131 mi N from Anchorage |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 26 05:13PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 8 mi SSW from Thousand Oaks |
| 16 hours ago (Mar 26 03:48PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 73 mi NW from Seattle |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 26 02:26PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 7 mi WSW from Spring Valley |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 26 01:50PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 28 mi ENE from Midland |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 26 07:47AM Honolulu) |
M 2.1 | 51 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 26 09:59AM Los Angeles) |
M 3.3 | 68 mi ENE from Las Vegas |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 26 09:22AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 53 mi SE from Reno |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 06:53AM Anchorage) |
M 2.0 | 40 mi N from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 07:46AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.8 | 93 mi NNE from Reno |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 07:02AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 11 mi NE from Salinas |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 03:52AM Honolulu) |
M 2.1 | 28 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 03:52AM Honolulu) |
M 2.2 | 36 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 03:37AM Honolulu) |
M 3.0 | 37 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 06:18AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 83 mi ENE from Bakersfield |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near The United States
Recent The United States Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near The United States. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near The United States and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2025 05:25PM
M4.4 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 90mi from Hilo (The United States).
Mar 9, 2025 01:03PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Thousand Oaks in The United States.
Mar 3, 2025 05:02AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck near Bellingham in The United States.
Feb 28, 2025 01:33PM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit near Midland in The United States on Friday Afternoon.
Feb 21, 2025 01:26PM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit near Vancouver in Canada on Friday Afternoon.
Feb 14, 2025 10:23PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening near Carlsbad in The United States.
The United States Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1770 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of The United States in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 177 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near The United States roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near The United States in 2018. A total of 245 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of The United States that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of The United States in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near The United States during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1565 | 88.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 187 | 10.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near The United States
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near The United States occurred on Jan 24, 2016 01:30 local time (America/Anchorage timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 161 miles (259 km) south-west of Anchorage, at a depth of 78 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near The United States in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.2 earthquake struck on Mar 27, 1964 17:36, 88 miles (142 km) south-west of Anchorage. It is the strongest earthquake near The United States in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near The United States in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from The United States.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2016 01:30AM (Anchorage) |
M 7.1 | 161 mi SW from Anchorage |
| Nov 30, 2018 08:29AM (Anchorage) |
M 7.1 | 9 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| Jul 5, 2019 08:19PM (Los Angeles) |
M 7.1 | 124 mi NNE from Los Angeles |
| Dec 5, 2024 10:44AM (Los Angeles) |
M 7.0 | 54 mi SW from Eureka |
| May 4, 2018 12:32PM (Honolulu) |
M 6.9 | 29 mi SSE from Hilo |
| Dec 8, 2016 06:49AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.6 | 109 mi WSW from Eureka |
| May 15, 2020 04:03AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.5 | 144 mi NE from Fresno |
| Mar 31, 2020 05:52PM (Boise) |
M 6.5 | 80 mi NE from Boise |
| Jul 28, 2015 06:35PM (Anchorage) |
M 6.4 | 145 mi SW from Anchorage |
| Jul 4, 2019 10:33AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.4 | 122 mi NNE from Los Angeles |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near The United States
Earthquakes by region of The United States
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in The United States.
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- North Dakota
- Ohio
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- Oregon
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- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington, D.C.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near The United States.
When was the last earthquake in The United States?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near The United States on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 06:33 local time (America/Anchorage). The center of this earthquake was located 244km southwest of Anchorage at a depth of 89km under water in the Gulf Of Alaska. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near The United States?
A 9.2 magnitude earthquake hit near The United States on the afternoon of March 27, 1964 at 17:36 local time (America/Anchorage). The center of this earthquake was located 142km east-southeast of Anchorage at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near The United States since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near The United States?
In the past 10 years, 1770 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from The United States. This averages to 177 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
