Latest earthquakes near Springfield, Missouri today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Springfield, Missouri, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Springfield? If an earthquake is happening right now near Springfield, it will show up within minutes.
Springfield Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Springfield, Missouri in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Springfield in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Springfield 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 Springfield
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Springfield occurred on Nov 17, 2021 20:54 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 142 miles (228 km) south-west of Springfield, at a depth of 3 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Springfield in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Springfield, 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 Springfield.
Nearest earthquakes from Springfield
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Springfield, 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 Springfield.
When was the last earthquake in Springfield, Missouri?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Springfield on the afternoon of December 3, 2025 at 17:05 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 195km south-east of Springfield at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Springfield, Missouri in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Springfield, Missouri?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Springfield on the evening of November 17, 2021 at 20:54 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 228km southwest of Springfield at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Springfield since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Springfield, Missouri?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Springfield. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
