Latest earthquakes near Monroe, Louisiana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Monroe, Louisiana, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Monroe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Monroe, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Monroe Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Monroe. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Monroe and elsewhere.
Mar 5, 2026 05:30AM
Unusually powerful M4.9 Earthquake hit near Shreveport in The United States on Thursday Night.
Monroe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Monroe, Louisiana in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Monroe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Monroe 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 | 3 | 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 Monroe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Monroe occurred on Mar 5, 2026 05:30 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 81 miles (131 km) south-west of Monroe, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Monroe in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Monroe, Louisiana 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 Monroe.
Nearest earthquakes from Monroe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Monroe, Louisiana. 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 Monroe.
When was the last earthquake in Monroe, Louisiana?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Monroe on the morning of March 29, 2026 at 10:28 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 132km southwest of Monroe at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Monroe, Louisiana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Monroe, Louisiana?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Monroe on the night of March 5, 2026 at 05:30 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 131km southwest of Monroe at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Monroe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Monroe, Louisiana?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Monroe. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
