Latest earthquakes near Mississippi, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mississippi, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mississippi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mississippi, it will show up within minutes.
Mississippi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Mississippi, The United States in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mississippi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mississippi 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 Mississippi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mississippi occurred on Mar 9, 2026 04:41 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 186 miles (300 km) west of Jackson, at a depth of 3 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Mississippi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mississippi, 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 Mississippi.
Earthquakes by city in Mississippi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mississippi, The United States.
Use this regional Mississippi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Gulfport, West Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Biloxi, Meridian, Olive Branch, Greenville, Horn Lake, Pearl, Madison, Starkville, Clinton, Ridgeland, Brandon, Columbus, Vicksburg, Oxford, Pascagoula, Laurel and Gautier.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mississippi.
When was the last earthquake in Mississippi, The United States?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mississippi on the morning of March 29, 2026 at 10:28 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 300km west of Jackson at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mississippi, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mississippi, The United States?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mississippi on the night of March 9, 2026 at 04:41 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 300km west of Jackson at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mississippi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mississippi, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mississippi. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
