Latest earthquakes near Washington, D.C., The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Washington, D.C., The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Washington, D.C.? If an earthquake is happening right now near Washington, D.C., it will show up within minutes.
Washington, D.C. Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Washington, D.C., The United States in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Washington, D.C. in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Washington, D.C. occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 173 miles (279 km) north-east of Washington, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Washington, D.C. in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Washington, D.C., The United States 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 Washington, D.C..
Earthquakes by city in Washington, D.C.
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Washington, D.C., The United States.
Use this regional Washington, D.C. earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Shaw and Adams Morgan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Washington, D.C..
When was the last earthquake in Washington, D.C., The United States?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Washington, D.C. on the night of July 31, 2024 at 01:44 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 280km north-east of Washington at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Washington, D.C., The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Washington, D.C., The United States?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Washington, D.C. on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 279km north-east of Washington at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Washington, D.C. since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Washington, D.C., The United States?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Washington, D.C.. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
