Latest earthquakes near Idaho Falls, Idaho today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Idaho Falls, Idaho, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Idaho Falls? If an earthquake is happening right now near Idaho Falls, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Idaho Falls Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Idaho Falls. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Idaho Falls and elsewhere.
Jan 22, 2026 07:49AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck near Salt Lake City in The United States.
Idaho Falls Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Idaho Falls, Idaho in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Idaho Falls in 2017. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Idaho Falls 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 Falls in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Idaho Falls 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 | 75 | 96.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Idaho Falls
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Idaho Falls occurred on Mar 31, 2020 17:52 local time (America/Boise timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 168 miles (271 km) west-northwest of Idaho Falls, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Idaho Falls in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1959 23:37, 98 miles (158 km) west-northwest of Idaho Falls. It is the strongest earthquake near Idaho Falls in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Idaho Falls, 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 Idaho Falls.
Nearest earthquakes from Idaho Falls
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Idaho Falls, 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 Idaho Falls.
When was the last earthquake in Idaho Falls, Idaho?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Idaho Falls on the night of April 7, 2026 at 04:17 local time (America/Boise). The center of this earthquake was located 116km south of Idaho Falls at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Idaho Falls, Idaho in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Idaho Falls, Idaho?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Idaho Falls 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 Falls since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Idaho Falls, Idaho?
In the past 10 years, 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Idaho Falls. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 47 days.
