Latest earthquakes near South Dakota, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Dakota, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Dakota? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Dakota, it will show up within minutes.
South Dakota Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of South Dakota, The United States in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Dakota in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near South Dakota 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 South Dakota
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Dakota occurred on Jan 23, 2023 12:01 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 108 miles (174 km) west-southwest of Rapid City, at a depth of 0 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near South Dakota in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near South Dakota, 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 South Dakota.
Earthquakes by city in South Dakota
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Dakota, The United States.
Use this regional South Dakota earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Brookings, Watertown and Mitchell.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Dakota.
When was the last earthquake in South Dakota, The United States?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near South Dakota on the afternoon of September 4, 2025 at 15:45 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 178km west-southwest of Rapid City at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Dakota, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Dakota, The United States?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near South Dakota on the afternoon of January 23, 2023 at 12:01 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 174km west-southwest of Rapid City at a depth of 0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Dakota since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Dakota, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Dakota. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
