Latest earthquakes near Maryland, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maryland, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maryland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maryland, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Maryland Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Maryland. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Maryland and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 10:23AM
Unusually powerful M4.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near New York City in The United States.
Maryland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Maryland, The United States in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Maryland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Maryland 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 | 2 | 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 Maryland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maryland occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 138 miles (222 km) north-east of Baltimore, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Maryland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Maryland, 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 Maryland.
Earthquakes by city in Maryland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Maryland, The United States.
Use this regional Maryland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Columbia, Germantown, Silver Spring, Frederick, Waldorf, Glen Burnie, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Ellicott City, Dundalk, Bethesda, Bowie, Towson, South Bel Air, Aspen Hill, Wheaton, Bel Air South, Gwynn Oak, Potomac, Severn and North Bethesda.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Maryland.
When was the last earthquake in Maryland, The United States?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Maryland on the evening of May 4, 2024 at 23:55 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 223km north-east of Baltimore at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maryland, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maryland, The United States?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Maryland on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 222km north-east of Baltimore at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maryland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maryland, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maryland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
