Latest earthquakes near Scottsdale, Arizona today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Scottsdale, Arizona, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Scottsdale? If an earthquake is happening right now near Scottsdale, it will show up within minutes.
Scottsdale Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Scottsdale, Arizona in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Scottsdale in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Scottsdale 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 | 2 | 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 Scottsdale
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Scottsdale occurred on Nov 30, 2014 22:57 local time (America/Phoenix timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 106 miles (171 km) north of Scottsdale, at a depth of 3 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Scottsdale in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.3 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 2014 21:59, 171 miles (275 km) north of Scottsdale. It is the strongest earthquake near Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale.
Nearest earthquakes from Scottsdale
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale.
When was the last earthquake in Scottsdale, Arizona?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Scottsdale on the afternoon of April 26, 2024 at 13:29 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 283km east-southeast of Scottsdale at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Scottsdale, Arizona in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Scottsdale, Arizona?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Scottsdale on the evening of June 28, 2014 at 21:59 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 275km east-southeast of Scottsdale at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Scottsdale since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Scottsdale, Arizona?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Scottsdale. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
