Latest earthquakes near Arizona, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arizona, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arizona? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arizona, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Arizona Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Arizona. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Arizona and elsewhere.
Feb 12, 2024 01:36AM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit near El Centro in The United States on Monday Night.
Arizona Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 103 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Arizona, The United States in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arizona in 2021. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Arizona that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Arizona in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Arizona 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 | 98 | 95.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Arizona
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arizona occurred on Mar 6, 2020 20:52 local time (America/Phoenix timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 186 miles (299 km) south-west of Maryvale, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Arizona in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 1992 04:57, 122 miles (197 km) south-west of Lake Havasu City. It is the strongest earthquake near Arizona in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Arizona, 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 Arizona.
Earthquakes by city in Arizona
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Arizona, The United States.
- Alhambra
- Chandler
- Deer Valley
- Flagstaff
- Gilbert
- Glendale
- Lake Havasu City
- Maryvale
- Mesa
- Peoria
- Phoenix
- Scottsdale
- Surprise
- Tempe
- Tempe Junction
- Tucson
Use this regional Arizona earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Yuma, Ahwatukee Foothills, San Tan Valley, Avondale, Goodyear, Casas Adobes, Central City, Encanto, Casa Grande, Buckeye, Catalina Foothills, Maricopa, Oro Valley, Sierra Vista, Prescott Valley, Prescott, Marana, Bullhead City, Apache Junction, Sun City and Queen Creek.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Arizona.
When was the last earthquake in Arizona, The United States?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Arizona on the afternoon of April 30, 2024 at 17:22 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 188km southwest of Lake Havasu City at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arizona, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arizona, The United States?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Arizona on the night of June 28, 1992 at 04:57 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 197km west of Lake Havasu City at a depth of -0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arizona since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arizona, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 103 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arizona. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
