Latest earthquakes near Twin Falls, Idaho today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Twin Falls, Idaho, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Twin Falls? If an earthquake is happening right now near Twin Falls, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Twin Falls Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Twin Falls. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Twin Falls and elsewhere.
May 5, 2024 05:30PM
Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Ogden in The United States.
Feb 26, 2024 10:25AM
Shallow M4.9 Earthquake hit near Boise in The United States on Monday Morning.
Twin Falls Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Twin 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 Twin Falls in 2017. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Twin 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 Twin Falls in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Twin 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 | 68 | 93.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 5.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Twin Falls
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Twin Falls occurred on Mar 31, 2020 17:52 local time (America/Boise timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 135 miles (218 km) north-northwest of Twin Falls, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Twin Falls in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Oct 28, 1983 08:06, 107 miles (173 km) north-northwest of Twin Falls. It is the strongest earthquake near Twin Falls 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 Twin 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 Twin Falls.
Nearest earthquakes from Twin Falls
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Twin 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 Twin Falls.
When was the last earthquake in Twin Falls, Idaho?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Twin Falls on the morning of May 19, 2024 at 09:38 local time (America/Boise). The center of this earthquake was located 208km north-northwest of Twin Falls at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Twin Falls, Idaho in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Twin Falls, Idaho?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Twin Falls on the morning of October 28, 1983 at 08:06 local time (America/Boise). The center of this earthquake was located 173km north-northeast of Twin Falls at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Twin Falls since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Twin Falls, Idaho?
In the past 10 years, 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Twin Falls. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 50 days.
