Latest earthquakes near Westminster, Colorado today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Westminster, Colorado, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Westminster? If an earthquake is happening right now near Westminster, it will show up within minutes.
Westminster Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Westminster, Colorado in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Westminster in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Westminster 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 Westminster
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Westminster occurred on Mar 9, 2023 23:06 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 185 miles (297 km) south of Westminster, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Westminster in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Westminster, 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 Westminster.
Nearest earthquakes from Westminster
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Westminster, 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 Westminster.
When was the last earthquake in Westminster, Colorado?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Westminster on the night of October 29, 2024 at 00:39 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south of Westminster at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Westminster, Colorado in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Westminster, Colorado?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Westminster on the evening of March 9, 2023 at 23:06 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south of Westminster at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Westminster since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Westminster, Colorado?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Westminster. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
