Latest earthquakes near Elgin, Illinois today

Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Elgin, Illinois, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Elgin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Elgin, it will show up within minutes.

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List of latest earthquakes near Elgin.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 8, 2026 02:38PM
(Chicago)		 M 2.9 41 mi E
from Elgin
May 12, 2025 11:43PM
(Chicago)		 M 3.3 185 mi S
from Elgin
Mar 15, 2025 08:20AM
(Chicago)		 M 2.6 66 mi S
from Elgin
Nov 28, 2024 09:38PM
(Chicago)		 M 2.0 170 mi SSE
from Elgin
Jul 15, 2024 02:53AM
(Chicago)		 M 3.1 35 mi SW
from Elgin

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Elgin

Elgin Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 186 mi, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.9
Jul 8, 2026 14:38

Average

A total of 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Elgin, Illinois in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Elgin with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Strongest earthquakes near Elgin

Strongest in 10 years:
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No earthquake found.
Strongest since 1900:
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No MAG6+ earthquake found.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Elgin, Illinois 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 Elgin.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Elgin.
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Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Elgin

Nearest earthquakes from Elgin

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Elgin, Illinois. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Elgin.
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Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Elgin

Frequently Asked Questions

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When was the last earthquake in Elgin, Illinois?

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Elgin on the afternoon of July 8, 2026 at 14:38 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 66km east of Elgin at a depth of 5km under water in the Lake Michigan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Elgin, Illinois in the past hours.