Latest earthquakes near Lincoln, Nebraska today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lincoln, Nebraska, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lincoln? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lincoln, it will show up within minutes.
Lincoln Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Lincoln, Nebraska in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lincoln in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lincoln 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 Lincoln
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lincoln 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 Lincoln in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln.
Nearest earthquakes from Lincoln
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lincoln, Nebraska. 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 Lincoln.
When was the last earthquake in Lincoln, Nebraska?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lincoln on the night of December 13, 2024 at 00:32 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 172km southwest of Lincoln at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lincoln, Nebraska in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lincoln, Nebraska?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lincoln 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 Lincoln since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lincoln, Nebraska?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lincoln. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
