Latest earthquakes near Nebraska, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nebraska, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nebraska? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nebraska, it will show up within minutes.
Nebraska Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Nebraska, The United States in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nebraska in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nebraska 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 Nebraska
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nebraska occurred on Jun 22, 2019 03:50 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 183 miles (294 km) south-west of Lincoln, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Nebraska in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nebraska, 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 Nebraska.
Earthquakes by city in Nebraska
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nebraska, The United States.
Use this regional Nebraska earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bellevue, Grand Island, Fremont, Hastings, Norfolk, North Platte, Columbus, Papillion and La Vista.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nebraska.
When was the last earthquake in Nebraska, The United States?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nebraska on the morning of May 8, 2024 at 06:10 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 167km southwest of Lincoln at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nebraska, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nebraska, The United States?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Nebraska on the night of June 22, 2019 at 03:50 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 294km southwest of Lincoln at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nebraska since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nebraska, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nebraska. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
