Latest earthquakes near Thornton, Colorado today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Thornton, Colorado, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Thornton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Thornton, it will show up within minutes.
Thornton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Thornton, Colorado in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Thornton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Thornton 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 | 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 Thornton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Thornton occurred on Jun 19, 2023 08:18 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 178 miles (287 km) south of Thornton, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Thornton in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Thornton, 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 Thornton.
Nearest earthquakes from Thornton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Thornton, 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 Thornton.
When was the last earthquake in Thornton, Colorado?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Thornton on the night of December 1, 2025 at 05:38 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south of Thornton at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Thornton, Colorado in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Thornton, Colorado?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Thornton on the morning of June 19, 2023 at 08:18 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 287km south of Thornton at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Thornton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Thornton, Colorado?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Thornton. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
