Latest earthquakes near Little Rock, Arkansas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Little Rock, Arkansas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Little Rock? If an earthquake is happening right now near Little Rock, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Little Rock Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Little Rock. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Little Rock and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2026 12:59PM
On Thursday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M4.0 Earthquake struck 64mi from Memphis in The United States.
Little Rock Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Little Rock, Arkansas in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Little Rock in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Little Rock 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 Little Rock
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Little Rock occurred on Apr 23, 2026 12:59 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 165 miles (266 km) north-east of Little Rock, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Little Rock in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Little Rock, Arkansas 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 Little Rock.
Nearest earthquakes from Little Rock
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Little Rock, Arkansas. 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 Little Rock.
When was the last earthquake in Little Rock, Arkansas?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Little Rock on the evening of April 24, 2026 at 23:01 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 261km east of Little Rock at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Little Rock, Arkansas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Little Rock, Arkansas?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Little Rock on the afternoon of April 23, 2026 at 12:59 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 266km north-east of Little Rock at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Little Rock since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Little Rock, Arkansas?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Little Rock. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
