Latest earthquakes near Columbus, Ohio today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Columbus, Ohio, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Columbus? If an earthquake is happening right now near Columbus, it will show up within minutes.
Columbus Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Columbus, Ohio in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Columbus in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Columbus 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 Columbus
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Columbus occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 169 miles (272 km) north-northeast of Columbus, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Columbus in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Columbus, 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 Columbus.
Nearest earthquakes from Columbus
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Columbus, 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 Columbus.
When was the last earthquake in Columbus, Ohio?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Columbus on the evening of May 3, 2024 at 20:01 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north-east of Columbus at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Columbus, Ohio in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Columbus, Ohio?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Columbus on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 272km north-northeast of Columbus at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Columbus since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Columbus, Ohio?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Columbus. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
