Latest earthquakes near South Dakota, The United States today

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List of latest earthquakes near South Dakota.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 9, 2024 01:02PM
(Denver)
M 3.3 111 mi WSW
from Rapid City
Jul 8, 2024 04:30PM
(Denver)
M 2.6 116 mi W
from Rapid City
Jul 7, 2024 04:02AM
(Denver)
M 2.6 104 mi SE
from Rapid City
Jul 6, 2024 02:06PM
(Denver)
M 3.4 105 mi WSW
from Rapid City
Jul 2, 2024 02:03PM
(Denver)
M 3.4 110 mi WSW
from Rapid City
Jun 28, 2024 07:40PM
(Denver)
M 3.0 40 mi SW
from Rapid City
Jun 27, 2024 02:03PM
(Denver)
M 3.4 109 mi WSW
from Rapid City
Jun 25, 2024 12:03PM
(Denver)
M 3.3 108 mi WSW
from Rapid City
Jun 16, 2024 03:19AM
(Denver)
M 2.9 37 mi S
from Rapid City
Jun 7, 2024 02:00PM
(Denver)
M 3.3 105 mi W
from Rapid City
Jun 6, 2024 04:02PM
(Denver)
M 2.7 100 mi W
from Rapid City
May 30, 2024 02:39PM
(Chicago)
M 3.7 114 mi WSW
from Aberdeen
May 30, 2024 01:18PM
(Denver)
M 3.4 105 mi WSW
from Rapid City
May 14, 2024 02:29PM
(Denver)
M 3.3 106 mi WSW
from Rapid City
May 12, 2024 02:00PM
(Denver)
M 3.4 103 mi W
from Rapid City
May 9, 2024 03:16PM
(Denver)
M 3.1 107 mi W
from Rapid City
May 9, 2024 02:00PM
(Denver)
M 3.3 102 mi W
from Rapid City
May 3, 2024 02:03PM
(Denver)
M 3.3 107 mi W
from Rapid City
May 2, 2024 12:01PM
(Denver)
M 3.5 105 mi WSW
from Rapid City
May 1, 2024 02:05PM
(Denver)
M 3.2 110 mi WSW
from Rapid City
Apr 30, 2024 11:39AM
(Denver)
M 3.4 104 mi WSW
from Rapid City
Apr 22, 2024 02:07PM
(Denver)
M 3.1 106 mi WSW
from Rapid City
Apr 22, 2024 01:24PM
(Denver)
M 3.2 109 mi WSW
from Rapid City
Apr 21, 2024 05:39PM
(Denver)
M 2.7 106 mi WSW
from Rapid City
Apr 21, 2024 02:00PM
(Denver)
M 3.3 107 mi WSW
from Rapid City

Map of Latest Earthquakes near South Dakota

South Dakota Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 186 mi, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.3
Jul 9, 2024 13:02

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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near South Dakota (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.1
On Jan 23, 2023 12:01.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.1
On Jan 23, 2023 12:01.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near South Dakota.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 23, 2023 12:01PM
(Denver)
M 4.1 108 mi WSW
from Rapid City
Jul 20, 2021 02:50PM
(Denver)
M 4.0 104 mi WSW
from Rapid City

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near South Dakota on the afternoon of July 9, 2024 at 13:02 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.