Latest earthquakes near Missouri, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Missouri, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Missouri? If an earthquake is happening right now near Missouri, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 05:57AM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 157 mi SE from Springfield |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 05:08PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 83 mi S from Cape Girardeau |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 03:23PM Chicago) |
M 2.8 | 86 mi S from Cape Girardeau |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 02:11PM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 166 mi W from Kansas City |
| 18 days ago (Mar 9 12:36PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 163 mi W from Kansas City |
| 20 days ago (Mar 7 08:40PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 151 mi SE from Springfield |
| 25 days ago (Mar 3 01:32AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 140 mi SE from Springfield |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 11:52AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 49 mi S from Cape Girardeau |
| 39 days ago (Feb 17 03:07AM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 168 mi W from Kansas City |
| 42 days ago (Feb 13 10:38AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 121 mi SSE from Cape Girardeau |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 05:53PM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 165 mi W from Kansas City |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 03:51PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 126 mi SE from Springfield |
| 53 days ago (Feb 3 03:11AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 52 mi S from Cape Girardeau |
| 54 days ago (Feb 1 06:00PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 25 mi S from St. Louis |
| 55 days ago (Feb 1 12:07AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 62 mi SSE from Springfield |
| 66 days ago (Jan 20 11:13PM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 57 mi S from St. Louis |
| 68 days ago (Jan 18 07:20AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 68 mi S from Cape Girardeau |
| 77 days ago (Jan 10 05:01AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 53 mi S from Cape Girardeau |
| 78 days ago (Jan 8 05:37PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 25 mi SSW from St. Louis |
| 83 days ago (Jan 3 06:15AM Chicago) |
M 2.9 | 151 mi SE from Springfield |
| 84 days ago (Jan 3 03:32AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 52 mi S from Cape Girardeau |
| 87 days ago (Dec 31 03:03AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 70 mi SW from St. Louis |
| 87 days ago (Dec 30 11:05AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 74 mi S from Cape Girardeau |
| 93 days ago (Dec 24 03:16PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 85 mi S from Cape Girardeau |
| 95 days ago (Dec 22 10:02PM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 88 mi S from Cape Girardeau |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Missouri
Missouri Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Missouri, The United States in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Missouri in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Missouri 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 | 5 | 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 Missouri
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Missouri occurred on Dec 8, 2021 07:45 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 157 miles (253 km) west-southwest of Kansas City, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Missouri in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Missouri, 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 Missouri.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2021 07:45AM (Chicago) |
M 4.3 | 157 mi WSW from Kansas City |
| Nov 17, 2021 08:53PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 121 mi S from St. Louis |
| Nov 10, 2023 06:18PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 164 mi W from Kansas City |
| Dec 15, 2021 03:58AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 156 mi W from Kansas City |
| Nov 17, 2021 08:54PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 142 mi SW from Springfield |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Missouri
Earthquakes by city in Missouri
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Missouri, The United States.
Use this regional Missouri earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lee's Summit, O'Fallon, Saint Joseph, Saint Charles, Blue Springs, Saint Peters, Florissant, Joplin, Chesterfield, Jefferson City, Oakville, Wildwood, Wentzville, University City, Ballwin, Liberty, Raytown, Mehlville, Kirkwood, Maryland Heights and Gladstone.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Missouri.
When was the last earthquake in Missouri, The United States?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Missouri on the night of March 25, 2025 at 05:57 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 253km south-east of Springfield at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Missouri, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Missouri, The United States?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Missouri on the morning of December 8, 2021 at 07:45 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 253km west-southwest of Kansas City at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Missouri since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Missouri, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Missouri. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
