Latest earthquakes near Hampton, Virginia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hampton, Virginia, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hampton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hampton, it will show up within minutes.
Hampton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Hampton, Virginia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hampton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Hampton 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 Hampton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hampton occurred on Jan 15, 2019 18:30 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 185 miles (297 km) east of Hampton, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Hampton in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hampton, 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 Hampton.
Nearest earthquakes from Hampton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hampton, 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 Hampton.
When was the last earthquake in Hampton, Virginia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hampton on the evening of October 28, 2024 at 19:44 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 268km north-northeast of Hampton at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hampton, Virginia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hampton, Virginia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Hampton on the evening of January 15, 2019 at 18:30 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 297km east of Hampton at a depth of 10km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hampton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hampton, Virginia?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hampton. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
