Latest earthquakes near Indianapolis, Indiana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Indianapolis, Indiana, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Indianapolis? If an earthquake is happening right now near Indianapolis, it will show up within minutes.
Indianapolis Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Indianapolis, Indiana in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Indianapolis in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Indianapolis 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Indianapolis
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Indianapolis occurred on May 2, 2015 12:23 local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 175 miles (281 km) north-northeast of Indianapolis, at a depth of 3 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Indianapolis in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Indianapolis, Indiana 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 Indianapolis.
Nearest earthquakes from Indianapolis
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Indianapolis.
When was the last earthquake in Indianapolis, Indiana?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Indianapolis on the evening of April 18, 2024 at 21:05 local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). The center of this earthquake was located 297km west-southwest of Indianapolis at a depth of 19km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Indianapolis, Indiana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Indianapolis, Indiana?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Indianapolis on the afternoon of May 2, 2015 at 12:23 local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). The center of this earthquake was located 281km north-northeast of Indianapolis at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Indianapolis since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Indianapolis, Indiana?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Indianapolis. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
