Latest earthquakes near Springfield, Massachusetts today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Springfield, Massachusetts, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Springfield? If an earthquake is happening right now near Springfield, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Springfield Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Springfield. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Springfield and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 10:23AM
Unusually powerful M4.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near New York City in The United States.
Springfield Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Springfield, Massachusetts in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Springfield in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Springfield 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 Springfield
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Springfield occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 149 miles (239 km) south-west of Springfield, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Springfield in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Springfield, Massachusetts 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 Springfield.
Nearest earthquakes from Springfield
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Springfield, Massachusetts. 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 Springfield.
When was the last earthquake in Springfield, Massachusetts?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Springfield on the evening of May 4, 2024 at 23:55 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 238km southwest of Springfield at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Springfield, Massachusetts in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Springfield, Massachusetts?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Springfield on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 239km southwest of Springfield at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Springfield since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Springfield, Massachusetts?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Springfield. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
