Latest earthquakes near Boise, Idaho today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Boise, Idaho, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Boise? If an earthquake is happening right now near Boise, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Boise Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Boise. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Boise and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2024 10:25AM
Shallow M4.9 Earthquake hit near Boise in The United States on Monday Morning.
Boise Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Boise, Idaho in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Boise in 2020. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Boise that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Boise in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Boise 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 | 26 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 3.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Boise
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Boise 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 Boise in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Oct 28, 1983 08:06, 121 miles (195 km) north-east of Boise. It is the strongest earthquake near Boise in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Boise, Idaho 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 Boise.
Nearest earthquakes from Boise
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Boise, Idaho. 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 Boise.
When was the last earthquake in Boise, Idaho?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Boise on the night of April 30, 2024 at 02:56 local time (America/Boise). The center of this earthquake was located 111km north-east of Boise at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Boise, Idaho in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Boise, Idaho?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Boise on the morning of October 28, 1983 at 08:06 local time (America/Boise). The center of this earthquake was located 195km east-northeast of Boise at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Boise since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Boise, Idaho?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Boise. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
