Earthquakes in the United States Today
Earthquakes recorded in the United States and offshore, according to USGS.
Last updated: Oct 18, 10:45 PM UTC
Last 24 hours
201
Last 7 days
1,570
Last 30 days
8,342
Largest (30 days)
M5.6
Oct 15, 11:07 AM UTC
Recorded in the United States and its surroundings in the last 30 days: 8,342 earthquakes, of which 1,570 earthquakes in the last 7 days and 201 earthquakes in the last 24 hours. The largest was an M5.6 earthquake on Oct 15, 11:07 AM UTC near Lake Minchumina, Alaska · 43 km NNW.
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Showing the 40 most recent records. Times are in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.2 | 6.8 km | Imperial, CA · 7 km NE | USGS | |
| M2.4 | 39 km | Volcano, Hawaii · 27 km SSE | USGS | |
| M2.4 | 8.9 km | Hollister, CA · 4 km NNW | USGS | |
| M2.5 | 4.0 km | Milford, Utah · 15 km NE | USGS | |
| M2.1 | 137 km | Kokhanok, Alaska · 84 km S | USGS | |
| M0.8 | 2.2 km | Indio, CA · 16 km NNE | USGS | |
| M0.8 | 14 km | Idyllwild, CA · 5 km SW | USGS | |
| M2.1 | 10 km | Fernley, Nevada · 14 km E | USGS | |
| M1.1 | 10 km | Toms Place, CA · 4 km W | USGS | |
| M1.3 | 5.0 km | McCarthy, Alaska · 131 km S | USGS | |
| M1.6 | 6.5 km | Fernley, Nevada · 13 km ESE | USGS | |
| M1.9 | 4.5 km | Naalehu, Hawaii · 43 km ESE | USGS | |
| M0.6 | 10 km | Anza, CA · 9 km WNW | USGS | |
| M1.5 | 9.0 km | Trapper Creek, Alaska · 13 km S | USGS | |
| M2.2 | 75 km | Chase, Alaska · 60 km NNE | USGS | |
| M0.9 | 78 km | Anchor Point, Alaska · 33 km WNW | USGS | |
| M0.7 | 3.4 km | The Geysers, CA · 2 km NNW | USGS | |
| M0.7 | 5.0 km | Ninilchik, Alaska · 80 km NW | USGS | |
| M1.1 | 1.7 km | The Geysers, CA · 8 km NW | USGS | |
| M0.5 | 4.0 km | Searles Valley, CA · 25 km NW | USGS | |
| M0.5 | 5.0 km | Beluga, Alaska · 65 km WNW | USGS | |
| M2.9 | -0.3 km | Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii · 14 km NNE | USGS | |
| M1.7 | 68 km | Karluk, Alaska · 33 km NW | USGS | |
| M2.5 | 4.5 km | Jal, New Mexico · 17 km SSW | USGS | |
| M0.5 | 5.0 km | Ninilchik, Alaska · 74 km NW | USGS | |
| M1.6 | 15 km | Loma Linda, CA · 1 km SSE | USGS | |
| M2.1 | 6.7 km | Whites City, New Mexico · 58 km S | USGS | |
| M1.9 | 2.6 km | Fern Forest, Hawaii · 14 km SE | USGS | |
| M0.3 | 3.4 km | The Geysers, CA · 3 km NW | USGS | |
| M2.9 | 6.6 km | Whites City, New Mexico · 57 km S | USGS | |
| M2.8 | 7.0 km | Nixon, Texas · 19 km S | USGS | |
| M1.1 | 1.5 km | The Geysers, CA · 8 km NW | USGS | |
| M1.6 | 6.4 km | Aspen Springs, California · 12 km SSW | USGS | |
| M0.7 | 1.7 km | The Geysers, CA · 8 km NW | USGS | |
| M2.7 | 30 km | Pāhala, Hawaii · 3 km SW | USGS | |
| M1.9 | 2.2 km | Fern Forest, Hawaii · 9 km SSW | USGS | |
| M1.0 | 2.7 km | Johannesburg, CA · 16 km WSW | USGS | |
| M1.1 | 5.3 km | Johannesburg, CA · 16 km WSW | USGS | |
| M1.5 | 2.5 km | Ocotillo Wells, CA · 8 km ESE | USGS | |
| M1.0 | 10 km | Maricopa, CA · 16 km SSW | USGS |
Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in the United States today?
Yes. As of Oct 18, 10:45 PM UTC, the catalogue lists 201 earthquakes in the United States and offshore in the last 24 hours. The most recent was an M1.2 earthquake at Oct 18, 10:36 PM UTC near Imperial, CA · 7 km NE.
Where does the earthquake data for United States come from?
Earthquakes in the United States are taken from USGS. Magnitudes and locations may change as the agency revises its solutions. In an emergency, follow the announcements of official authorities.
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