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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour ago (Apr 17 02:50PM Honolulu) |
M 2.3 | 24 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 1 hour ago (Apr 17 04:19PM Anchorage) |
M 2.1 | 15 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| 2 hours ago (Apr 17 06:12PM Denver) |
M 2.4 | 113 mi E from El Paso |
| 2 hours ago (Apr 17 04:45PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 12 mi ENE from Salinas |
| 2 hours ago (Apr 17 03:20PM Anchorage) |
M 2.2 | 119 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| 3 hours ago (Apr 17 03:31PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 40 mi NE from San Diego |
| 4 hours ago (Apr 17 01:57PM Anchorage) |
M 3.0 | 176 mi NE from Fairbanks |
| 4 hours ago (Apr 17 02:25PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 147 mi NE from Seattle |
| 5 hours ago (Apr 17 01:02PM Anchorage) |
M 2.2 | 85 mi ENE from Anchorage |
| 5 hours ago (Apr 17 10:31AM Honolulu) |
M 2.8 | 80 mi WSW from Hilo |
| 6 hours ago (Apr 17 01:03PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 48 mi SW from Eureka |
| 6 hours ago (Apr 17 12:43PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 40 mi ENE from San Diego |
| 6 hours ago (Apr 17 09:41AM Honolulu) |
M 2.7 | 64 mi W from Hilo |
| 6 hours ago (Apr 17 09:36AM Honolulu) |
M 2.1 | 30 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 7 hours ago (Apr 17 11:57AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 53 mi SE from Reno |
| 7 hours ago (Apr 17 10:29AM Anchorage) |
M 2.4 | 144 mi E from Anchorage |
| 7 hours ago (Apr 17 10:28AM Anchorage) |
M 2.8 | 171 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 8 hours ago (Apr 17 10:59AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 138 mi ENE from Fresno |
| 9 hours ago (Apr 17 06:38AM Honolulu) |
M 2.0 | 23 mi SSE from Hilo |
| 10 hours ago (Apr 17 09:46AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 115 mi E from El Paso |
| 10 hours ago (Apr 17 07:38AM Anchorage) |
M 2.6 | 127 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 12 hours ago (Apr 17 05:44AM Anchorage) |
M 2.2 | 126 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 13 hours ago (Apr 17 05:54AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 48 mi NNE from Lancaster |
| 13 hours ago (Apr 17 04:37AM Anchorage) |
M 2.1 | 126 mi E from Anchorage |
| 15 hours ago (Apr 17 04:12AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 93 mi ENE from Fresno |
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.
Apr 14, 2025 11:23AM
Shallow M4.0 AFTERSHOCK hit near San Diego in The United States on Monday Morning.
Apr 14, 2025 10:08AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck near San Diego in 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.
The United States Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1765 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 176 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 | 1559 | 88.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 188 | 10.65% |
| 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 Nov 30, 2018 08:29 local time (America/Anchorage timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 9 miles (15 km) north-northwest of Anchorage, at a depth of 29 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) north-northwest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2018 08:29AM (Anchorage) |
M 7.1 | 9 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| Jan 24, 2016 01:30AM (Anchorage) |
M 7.1 | 161 mi SW 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 |
| Dec 20, 2022 02:34AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.4 | 24 mi SW from Eureka |
| Jul 28, 2015 06:35PM (Anchorage) |
M 6.4 | 145 mi SW from Anchorage |
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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- Washington, D.C.
- West Virginia
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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 afternoon of April 17, 2025 at 14:50 local time (Pacific/Honolulu). The center of this earthquake was located 39km south-southwest of Hilo at a depth of 3km under land. 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, 1765 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.
