Latest earthquakes near Jackson, Mississippi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jackson, Mississippi, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jackson? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jackson, it will show up within minutes.
Jackson Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Jackson, Mississippi in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jackson in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jackson 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 Jackson
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jackson 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 Jackson in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jackson, Mississippi 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 Jackson.
Nearest earthquakes from Jackson
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jackson, Mississippi. 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 Jackson.
When was the last earthquake in Jackson, Mississippi?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jackson 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 Jackson, Mississippi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jackson, Mississippi?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jackson 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 Jackson since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jackson, Mississippi?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jackson. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
