Latest earthquakes near Rhode Island, The United States today

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List of latest earthquakes near Rhode Island.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 1, 2024 07:01AM
(New York)		 M 2.6 186 mi WSW
from Providence
Mar 29, 2024 02:25PM
(New York)		 M 2.1 173 mi SW
from Providence
Mar 28, 2024 08:03AM
(New York)		 M 2.1 42 mi SW
from Providence
Mar 27, 2024 08:56PM
(New York)		 M 2.2 121 mi N
from Providence
Jan 3, 2024 02:49PM
(New York)		 M 2.0 102 mi N
from Providence
Dec 26, 2023 01:24PM
(New York)		 M 2.3 97 mi NE
from Providence
Dec 22, 2023 11:15PM
(New York)		 M 2.7 96 mi N
from Providence
Aug 8, 2023 06:04PM
(New York)		 M 2.5 182 mi NNE
from Providence
May 31, 2023 06:04AM
(New York)		 M 2.2 114 mi NNW
from Providence
May 19, 2023 01:53AM
(New York)		 M 2.2 141 mi WSW
from Providence
Apr 25, 2023 09:49AM
(New York)		 M 2.9 135 mi N
from Providence
Feb 23, 2023 10:59PM
(New York)		 M 2.1 101 mi N
from Providence
Dec 20, 2022 05:05AM
(New York)		 M 2.6 109 mi N
from Providence
Nov 6, 2022 04:23AM
(New York)		 M 2.3 120 mi N
from Providence
Nov 5, 2022 02:53PM
(New York)		 M 2.1 75 mi ESE
from Providence
Sep 15, 2022 10:29PM
(New York)		 M 2.4 176 mi N
from Providence
Aug 30, 2022 05:14PM
(New York)		 M 2.3 173 mi WSW
from Providence
Aug 6, 2022 08:05PM
(New York)		 M 2.3 89 mi NNW
from Providence

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Rhode Island

Rhode Island Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 186 mi, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.6
May 1, 2024 07:01

Average

A total of 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Rhode Island, The United States in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Rhode Island with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Strongest earthquakes near Rhode Island

Strongest in 10 years:
no data
No earthquake found.
Strongest since 1900:
no data
No MAG6+ earthquake found.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Rhode Island.
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Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Rhode Island

Earthquakes by city in Rhode Island

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Rhode Island, The United States.

Use this regional Rhode Island earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Coventry, Cumberland, North Providence, South Kingstown, West Warwick, Johnston, North Kingstown, Newport, Bristol, Smithfield, Lincoln, Central Falls, Westerly, Portsmouth, Middletown and Barrington.

Frequently Asked Questions

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When was the last earthquake in Rhode Island, The United States?

A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rhode Island on the morning of May 1, 2024 at 07:01 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 299km west-southwest of Providence at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rhode Island, The United States in the past hours.