Latest earthquakes near Cleveland, Ohio today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cleveland, Ohio, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cleveland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cleveland, it will show up within minutes.
Cleveland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Cleveland, Ohio in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cleveland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Cleveland 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 Cleveland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cleveland occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 44 miles (71 km) north-northeast of Cleveland, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Cleveland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cleveland, 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 Cleveland.
Nearest earthquakes from Cleveland
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cleveland, 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 Cleveland.
When was the last earthquake in Cleveland, Ohio?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cleveland on the morning of November 26, 2025 at 08:07 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 284km south-southwest of Cleveland at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cleveland, Ohio in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cleveland, Ohio?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cleveland on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 71km north-northeast of Cleveland at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cleveland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cleveland, Ohio?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cleveland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
