Latest earthquakes near Omaha, Nebraska today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Omaha, Nebraska, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Omaha? If an earthquake is happening right now near Omaha, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Omaha Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Omaha. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Omaha and elsewhere.
Mar 1, 2026 12:59PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Hastings in The United States.
Omaha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Omaha, Nebraska in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Omaha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Omaha 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 Omaha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Omaha occurred on Mar 1, 2026 12:59 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 149 miles (240 km) west-southwest of Omaha, at a depth of 3 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Omaha in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Omaha, 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 Omaha.
Nearest earthquakes from Omaha
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Omaha, 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 Omaha.
When was the last earthquake in Omaha, Nebraska?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Omaha on the morning of March 12, 2026 at 07:15 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 241km southwest of Omaha at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Omaha, Nebraska in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Omaha, Nebraska?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Omaha on the afternoon of March 1, 2026 at 12:59 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 240km west-southwest of Omaha at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Omaha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Omaha, Nebraska?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Omaha. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
