Latest earthquakes near Wilmington, Delaware today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wilmington, Delaware, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wilmington? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wilmington, it will show up within minutes.
Wilmington Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Wilmington, Delaware in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wilmington in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Wilmington 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 Wilmington
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wilmington occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 78 miles (125 km) north-northeast of Wilmington, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Wilmington in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wilmington, Delaware 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 Wilmington.
Nearest earthquakes from Wilmington
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wilmington, Delaware. 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 Wilmington.
When was the last earthquake in Wilmington, Delaware?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Wilmington on the evening of October 28, 2024 at 19:44 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 71km south-east of Wilmington at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wilmington, Delaware in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wilmington, Delaware?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Wilmington on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 125km north-northeast of Wilmington at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wilmington since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wilmington, Delaware?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wilmington. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
