Latest earthquakes near Surprise, Arizona today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Surprise, Arizona, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Surprise? If an earthquake is happening right now near Surprise, it will show up within minutes.
Surprise Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Surprise, Arizona in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Surprise in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Surprise 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 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 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 Surprise
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Surprise 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 Surprise, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Surprise in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on May 18, 1940 21:36, 185 miles (297 km) south-west of Surprise. It is the strongest earthquake near Surprise 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 Surprise, 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 Surprise.
Nearest earthquakes from Surprise
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Surprise, 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 Surprise.
When was the last earthquake in Surprise, Arizona?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Surprise on the night of May 11, 2025 at 02:39 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 296km west of Surprise at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Surprise, Arizona in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Surprise, Arizona?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Surprise on the evening of May 18, 1940 at 21:36 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 297km west-southwest of Surprise at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Surprise since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Surprise, Arizona?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Surprise. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
