Latest earthquakes near Illinois, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Illinois, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Illinois? If an earthquake is happening right now near Illinois, it will show up within minutes.
Illinois Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Illinois, The United States in the past 10 years.
Strongest earthquakes near Illinois
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Illinois, 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 Illinois.
Earthquakes by city in Illinois
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Illinois, The United States.
Use this regional Illinois earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Waukegan, West Town, Champaign, Near North Side, Cicero, Belmont Cragin, Bloomington, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook, South Lawndale, Logan Square, Decatur, West Ridge, Palatine, Lincoln Park, Portage Park, Skokie, Des Plaines and Orland Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Illinois.
When was the last earthquake in Illinois, The United States?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Illinois on the evening of May 12, 2025 at 23:43 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 123km east-southeast of Springfield at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Illinois, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Illinois, The United States?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Illinois on the morning of May 2, 2015 at 11:23 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 188km east-northeast of Chicago at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Illinois since the year 1900.
