Latest earthquakes near Denver, Colorado today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Denver, Colorado, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Denver? If an earthquake is happening right now near Denver, it will show up within minutes.
Denver Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Denver, Colorado in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Denver in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Denver 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 | 4 | 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 Denver
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Denver occurred on Mar 9, 2023 23:06 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 178 miles (286 km) south of Denver, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Denver in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Denver, Colorado 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 Denver.
Nearest earthquakes from Denver
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Denver, Colorado. 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 Denver.
When was the last earthquake in Denver, Colorado?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Denver on the afternoon of January 25, 2026 at 17:08 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 299km south of Denver at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Denver, Colorado in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Denver, Colorado?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Denver on the evening of March 9, 2023 at 23:06 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south of Denver at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Denver since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Denver, Colorado?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Denver. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
