Latest earthquakes near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pittsburgh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pittsburgh, it will show up within minutes.
Pittsburgh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pittsburgh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pittsburgh occurred on Jul 17, 2021 17:02 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 137 miles (220 km) north-northwest of Pittsburgh, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Pittsburgh in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 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 Pittsburgh.
Nearest earthquakes from Pittsburgh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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 Pittsburgh.
When was the last earthquake in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pittsburgh on the evening of May 3, 2024 at 20:01 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 169km north-northwest of Pittsburgh at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pittsburgh on the afternoon of July 17, 2021 at 17:02 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 220km north-northwest of Pittsburgh at a depth of 10km under water in the Lake Erie. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pittsburgh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pittsburgh. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
