Latest earthquakes near Norfolk, Virginia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Norfolk, Virginia, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Norfolk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Norfolk, it will show up within minutes.
Norfolk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Norfolk, Virginia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Norfolk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Norfolk 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 Norfolk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Norfolk occurred on Jan 15, 2019 18:30 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 183 miles (294 km) east of Norfolk, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Norfolk in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Norfolk, 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 Norfolk.
Nearest earthquakes from Norfolk
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Norfolk, 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 Norfolk.
When was the last earthquake in Norfolk, Virginia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Norfolk on the evening of October 28, 2024 at 19:44 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north-northeast of Norfolk at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Norfolk, Virginia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Norfolk, Virginia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Norfolk on the evening of January 15, 2019 at 18:30 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 294km east of Norfolk at a depth of 10km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Norfolk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Norfolk, Virginia?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Norfolk. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
