Latest earthquakes near Phoenix, Arizona today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Phoenix, Arizona, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Phoenix? If an earthquake is happening right now near Phoenix, it will show up within minutes.
Phoenix Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Phoenix, Arizona in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Phoenix in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Phoenix 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 | 3 | 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 Phoenix
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Phoenix occurred on Nov 30, 2014 22:57 local time (America/Phoenix timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 112 miles (180 km) north of Phoenix, at a depth of 3 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Phoenix in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.3 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 2014 21:59, 179 miles (288 km) north of Phoenix. It is the strongest earthquake near Phoenix 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 Phoenix, 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 Phoenix.
Nearest earthquakes from Phoenix
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Phoenix, 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 Phoenix.
When was the last earthquake in Phoenix, Arizona?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Phoenix on the afternoon of April 26, 2024 at 13:29 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 296km east-southeast of Phoenix at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Phoenix, Arizona in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Phoenix, Arizona?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Phoenix on the evening of June 28, 2014 at 21:59 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 288km east-southeast of Phoenix at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Phoenix since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Phoenix, Arizona?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Phoenix. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
