Latest earthquakes near Rock Springs, Wyoming today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rock Springs, Wyoming, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rock Springs? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rock Springs, it will show up within minutes.
Rock Springs Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Rock Springs, Wyoming in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rock Springs in 2017. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Rock Springs that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rock Springs in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rock Springs 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 | 45 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 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 Rock Springs
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rock Springs occurred on Mar 18, 2020 07:09 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 160 miles (258 km) west-southwest of Rock Springs, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Rock Springs in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 12, 1934 08:05, 186 miles (299 km) west-southwest of Rock Springs. It is the strongest earthquake near Rock Springs in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rock Springs, Wyoming 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 Rock Springs.
Nearest earthquakes from Rock Springs
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rock Springs, Wyoming. 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 Rock Springs.
When was the last earthquake in Rock Springs, Wyoming?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Rock Springs on the afternoon of November 24, 2024 at 17:24 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 133km west-southwest of Rock Springs at a depth of 28km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rock Springs, Wyoming in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rock Springs, Wyoming?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rock Springs on the morning of March 12, 1934 at 08:05 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 299km west of Rock Springs at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rock Springs since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rock Springs, Wyoming?
In the past 10 years, 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rock Springs. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 76 days.
