Latest earthquakes near Arlington, Virginia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arlington, Virginia, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arlington? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arlington, it will show up within minutes.
Arlington Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Arlington, Virginia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Arlington in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Arlington 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 Arlington
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arlington occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 176 miles (284 km) north-east of Arlington, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Arlington in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Arlington, Virginia 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 Arlington.
Nearest earthquakes from Arlington
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arlington, Virginia. 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 Arlington.
When was the last earthquake in Arlington, Virginia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Arlington on the evening of October 28, 2024 at 19:44 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 180km east-northeast of Arlington at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arlington, Virginia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arlington, Virginia?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Arlington on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 284km north-east of Arlington at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arlington since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arlington, Virginia?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arlington. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
