Latest earthquakes near Flagstaff, Arizona today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Flagstaff, Arizona, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Flagstaff? If an earthquake is happening right now near Flagstaff, it will show up within minutes.
Flagstaff Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Flagstaff, Arizona in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Flagstaff in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Flagstaff 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 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Flagstaff
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Flagstaff occurred on Nov 30, 2014 22:57 local time (America/Phoenix timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 12 miles (19 km) south-southwest of Flagstaff, at a depth of 3 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Flagstaff in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Nov 17, 1902 12:50, 184 miles (296 km) south-southwest of Flagstaff. It is the strongest earthquake near Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff, Arizona 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 Flagstaff.
Nearest earthquakes from Flagstaff
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Flagstaff, Arizona. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Flagstaff.
When was the last earthquake in Flagstaff, Arizona?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Flagstaff on the evening of October 28, 2024 at 19:58 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 281km north-northwest of Flagstaff at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Flagstaff, Arizona in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Flagstaff, Arizona?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Flagstaff on the afternoon of November 17, 1902 at 12:50 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 296km northwest of Flagstaff at a depth of 0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Flagstaff since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Flagstaff, Arizona?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Flagstaff. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
