Latest earthquakes near Tempe, Arizona today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tempe, Arizona, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tempe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tempe, it will show up within minutes.
Tempe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Tempe, Arizona in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tempe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Tempe 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 Tempe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tempe occurred on Apr 7, 2019 05:07 local time (America/Phoenix timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 185 miles (298 km) south-west of Tempe, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Tempe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.3 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 2014 21:59, 169 miles (272 km) south-west of Tempe. It is the strongest earthquake near Tempe 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 Tempe, 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 Tempe.
Nearest earthquakes from Tempe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tempe, 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 Tempe.
When was the last earthquake in Tempe, Arizona?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tempe on the evening of October 25, 2024 at 20:48 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 274km east-southeast of Tempe at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tempe, Arizona in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tempe, Arizona?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tempe on the evening of June 28, 2014 at 21:59 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 272km east-southeast of Tempe at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tempe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tempe, Arizona?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tempe. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
