Latest earthquakes near Amherst, New York today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Amherst, New York, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Amherst? If an earthquake is happening right now near Amherst, it will show up within minutes.
Amherst Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Amherst, New York in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Amherst in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Amherst 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 Amherst
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Amherst occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 147 miles (236 km) west-southwest of Amherst, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Amherst in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Amherst, New York 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 Amherst.
Nearest earthquakes from Amherst
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Amherst, New York. 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 Amherst.
When was the last earthquake in Amherst, New York?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Amherst on the evening of May 3, 2024 at 20:01 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 228km southwest of Amherst at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Amherst, New York in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Amherst, New York?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Amherst on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 236km west-southwest of Amherst at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Amherst since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Amherst, New York?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Amherst. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
