Latest earthquakes near Tucson, Arizona today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tucson, Arizona, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tucson? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tucson, it will show up within minutes.
Tucson Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Tucson, Arizona in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tucson in 2021. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Tucson that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tucson in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tucson 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 | 19 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.0% |
| 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 Tucson
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tucson occurred on Jul 31, 2021 14:19 local time (America/Phoenix timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 162 miles (261 km) south-east of Tucson, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Tucson in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.3 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 2014 21:59, 106 miles (170 km) south-east of Tucson. It is the strongest earthquake near Tucson 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 Tucson, 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 Tucson.
Nearest earthquakes from Tucson
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tucson, 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 Tucson.
When was the last earthquake in Tucson, Arizona?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tucson on the afternoon of May 4, 2024 at 13:25 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 254km south-southeast of Tucson at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tucson, Arizona in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tucson, Arizona?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tucson on the evening of June 28, 2014 at 21:59 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 170km east-northeast of Tucson at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tucson since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tucson, Arizona?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tucson. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
