Latest earthquakes near Independence, Missouri today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Independence, Missouri, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Independence? If an earthquake is happening right now near Independence, it will show up within minutes.
Independence Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Independence, Missouri in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Independence in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near 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 Independence
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Independence occurred on Dec 8, 2021 07:45 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 166 miles (267 km) west of Independence, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Independence in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Independence.
Nearest earthquakes from Independence
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Independence.
When was the last earthquake in Independence, Missouri?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Independence on the evening of November 11, 2025 at 20:48 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 290km south-southwest of Independence at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Independence, Missouri in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Independence, Missouri?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Independence on the morning of December 8, 2021 at 07:45 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 267km west of Independence at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Independence since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Independence, Missouri?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Independence. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
