Latest earthquakes near Rochester, New York today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rochester, New York, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rochester? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rochester, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Rochester Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rochester. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rochester and elsewhere.
Jan 27, 2026 10:59PM
Unusually powerful M4.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Barrie in Canada.
Rochester Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Rochester, New York in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rochester in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rochester 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 | 1 | 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 Rochester
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rochester occurred on Jan 27, 2026 22:59 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 126 miles (202 km) north-west of Rochester, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Rochester in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rochester, 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 Rochester.
Nearest earthquakes from Rochester
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rochester, 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 Rochester.
When was the last earthquake in Rochester, New York?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rochester on the evening of January 27, 2026 at 22:59 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 202km northwest of Rochester at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rochester, New York in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rochester, New York?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rochester on the evening of January 27, 2026 at 22:59 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 202km northwest of Rochester at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rochester since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rochester, New York?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rochester. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
