Latest earthquakes near Saint George, Utah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saint George, Utah, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saint George? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saint George (also known as St. George), it will show up within minutes.
Saint George Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Saint George, Utah in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saint George in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Saint George 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 | 15 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 6.25% |
| 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 Saint George
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint George occurred on May 22, 2015 12:47 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 60 miles (97 km) west-northwest of Saint George, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint George in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Oct 28, 1975 07:30, 156 miles (251 km) west-northwest of Saint George. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint George in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Saint George, Utah 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 Saint George.
Nearest earthquakes from Saint George
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Saint George, Utah. 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 Saint George.
When was the last earthquake in Saint George, Utah?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint George on the night of December 8, 2023 at 04:44 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 55km north-east of Saint George at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint George, Utah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint George, Utah?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint George on the morning of October 28, 1975 at 07:30 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 251km west of Saint George at a depth of 0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saint George since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint George, Utah?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint George. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
