Latest earthquakes near Lansing, Michigan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lansing, Michigan, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lansing? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lansing, it will show up within minutes.
Lansing Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Lansing, Michigan in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lansing in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lansing 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 Lansing
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lansing occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/Detroit timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 166 miles (267 km) east-southeast of Lansing, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Lansing in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lansing, Michigan 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 Lansing.
Nearest earthquakes from Lansing
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lansing, Michigan. 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 Lansing.
When was the last earthquake in Lansing, Michigan?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lansing on the morning of August 2, 2024 at 10:18 local time (America/Detroit). The center of this earthquake was located 289km northwest of Lansing at a depth of 12km under water in the Lake Michigan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lansing, Michigan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lansing, Michigan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lansing on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/Detroit). The center of this earthquake was located 267km east-southeast of Lansing at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lansing since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lansing, Michigan?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lansing. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
