Latest earthquakes near Idaho, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Idaho, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Idaho? If an earthquake is happening right now near Idaho, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Idaho Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Idaho. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Idaho and elsewhere.
Jan 27, 2025 09:32AM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning 93mi from Boise in The United States.
Feb 26, 2024 10:25AM
Shallow M4.9 Earthquake hit near Boise in The United States on Monday Morning.
Idaho Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Idaho, The United States in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Idaho in 2017. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Idaho that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Idaho in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Idaho 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 | 81 | 95.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.18% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Idaho
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Idaho occurred on Mar 31, 2020 17:52 local time (America/Boise timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 80 miles (128 km) north-east of Boise, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Idaho in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1959 23:37, 98 miles (158 km) north-east of Idaho Falls. It is the strongest earthquake near Idaho in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Idaho, The United States 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 Idaho.
Earthquakes by city in Idaho
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Idaho, The United States.
Use this regional Idaho earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Meridian, Nampa, Pocatello, Caldwell, Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Lewiston Orchards, Post Falls, Rexburg, Moscow, Eagle and Kuna.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Idaho.
When was the last earthquake in Idaho, The United States?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Idaho on the evening of February 3, 2025 at 23:01 local time (America/Boise). The center of this earthquake was located 276km south-east of Idaho Falls at a depth of -2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Idaho, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Idaho, The United States?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Idaho on the evening of August 17, 1959 at 23:37 local time (America/Boise). The center of this earthquake was located 158km north-east of Idaho Falls at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Idaho since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Idaho, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Idaho. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
