Latest earthquakes near East Independence, Missouri today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near East Independence, Missouri, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in East Independence? If an earthquake is happening right now near East Independence, it will show up within minutes.
East Independence Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of East Independence, Missouri in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of East Independence in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near East Independence 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 East Independence
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near East Independence occurred on Dec 8, 2021 07:45 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 169 miles (272 km) west of East Independence, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near East Independence in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near East Independence, Missouri 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 East Independence.
Nearest earthquakes from East Independence
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to East Independence, Missouri. 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 East Independence.
When was the last earthquake in East Independence, Missouri?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near East Independence on the morning of October 10, 2024 at 09:20 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 233km west of East Independence at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near East Independence, Missouri in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near East Independence, Missouri?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near East Independence on the morning of December 8, 2021 at 07:45 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 272km west of East Independence at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near East Independence since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near East Independence, Missouri?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from East Independence. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
