Latest earthquakes near North Dakota, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Dakota, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Dakota? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Dakota, it will show up within minutes.
North Dakota Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of North Dakota, The United States in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Dakota in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near North Dakota 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 North Dakota
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Dakota occurred on Aug 10, 2021 23:34 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 167 miles (268 km) north of Minot, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near North Dakota in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near North Dakota, The United States 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 North Dakota.
Earthquakes by city in North Dakota
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Dakota, The United States.
Use this regional North Dakota earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Grand Forks, West Fargo, Mandan and Jamestown.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Dakota.
When was the last earthquake in North Dakota, The United States?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near North Dakota on the night of December 19, 2023 at 03:22 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 267km southwest of Dickinson at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Dakota, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near North Dakota, The United States?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near North Dakota on the evening of August 10, 2021 at 23:34 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 268km north of Minot at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Dakota since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near North Dakota, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Dakota. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
