Latest earthquakes near Rapid City, South Dakota today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rapid City, South Dakota, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rapid City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rapid City, it will show up within minutes.
Rapid City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Rapid City, South Dakota in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rapid City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rapid City 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 Rapid City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rapid City 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 Rapid City in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rapid City, South Dakota 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 Rapid City.
Nearest earthquakes from Rapid City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rapid City, South Dakota. 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 Rapid City.
When was the last earthquake in Rapid City, South Dakota?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rapid City on the evening of June 7, 2025 at 21:30 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 58km east-northeast of Rapid City at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rapid City, South Dakota in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rapid City, South Dakota?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rapid City 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 Rapid City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rapid City, South Dakota?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rapid City. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
