Latest earthquakes near Farmington, New Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Farmington, New Mexico, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Farmington? If an earthquake is happening right now near Farmington, it will show up within minutes.
Farmington Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Farmington, New Mexico in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Farmington in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Farmington 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 | 8 | 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 Farmington
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Farmington occurred on Mar 4, 2019 10:22 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 114 miles (183 km) north-northwest of Farmington, at a depth of 1 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Farmington in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Farmington, New Mexico 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 Farmington.
Nearest earthquakes from Farmington
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Farmington, New Mexico. 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 Farmington.
When was the last earthquake in Farmington, New Mexico?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Farmington on the night of May 16, 2024 at 04:07 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 295km east of Farmington at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Farmington, New Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Farmington, New Mexico?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Farmington on the morning of March 4, 2019 at 10:22 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 183km north-northwest of Farmington at a depth of 1km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Farmington since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Farmington, New Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Farmington. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
