Latest earthquakes near Akron, Ohio today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Akron, Ohio, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Akron? If an earthquake is happening right now near Akron, it will show up within minutes.
Akron Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Akron, Ohio in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Akron in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Akron 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 Akron
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Akron occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 71 miles (114 km) north of Akron, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Akron in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Akron, Ohio 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 Akron.
Nearest earthquakes from Akron
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Akron, Ohio. 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 Akron.
When was the last earthquake in Akron, Ohio?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Akron on the night of September 11, 2024 at 00:51 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 139km south-east of Akron at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Akron, Ohio in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Akron, Ohio?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Akron on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 114km north of Akron at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Akron since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Akron, Ohio?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Akron. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
