Recent US earthquakes
In the past 7 days, USGS located 147 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more in or near US states and territories. The largest in the past 30 days was M5.6, 43 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska, on Oct 15, 7:07 AM EDT.
USGS feed generated Oct 31, 5:49 AM EDT; checked Oct 31, 5:50 AM EDT. Refreshed every 10 minutes.
On USGS's significant list
USGS ranks each earthquake by a significance score that combines magnitude, how many people reported feeling it and its estimated impact. These are the US ones on its list for the past 30 days.
| Magnitude | Where (USGS) | When | Depth | Felt reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.5 | 92 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska | Oct 6, 2:34 PM EDT | 54 mi | 342 |
By state and territory
Counted by the state USGS names in each earthquake's location, including quakes offshore. States with none of magnitude 2.5 or more in 30 days aren't listed.
| State | 7 days | 30 days | Largest in 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 80 | 532 | M5.6 43 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska |
| California | 17 | 60 | M4.0 10 km N of Lake Pillsbury, CA |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 13 | 30 | M3.7 164 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Puerto Rico | 10 | 44 | M4.1 21 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| New Mexico | 5 | 43 | M4.0 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico |
| Utah | 5 | 7 | M3.3 8 km NW of Junction, Utah |
| Texas | 4 | 30 | M3.8 49 km NW of Toyah, Texas |
| Hawaii | 4 | 27 | M3.6 12 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii |
| Oregon | 3 | 7 | M4.2 off the coast of Oregon |
| Guam | 2 | 10 | M5.4 193 km WSW of Merizo Village, Guam |
| Wyoming | 2 | 5 | M3.3 3 km NW of Little America, Wyoming |
| Washington | 1 | 4 | M3.1 18 km ESE of Forks, Washington |
| Colorado | 1 | 2 | M2.8 18 km SSE of Meeker, Colorado |
| Nevada | 0 | 20 | M3.5 25 km WNW of Preston, Nevada |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 0 | 10 | M5.0 Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands |
| Kansas | 0 | 2 | M2.7 7 km SSW of Luray, Kansas |
| Oklahoma | 0 | 2 | M2.8 2 km NW of Ratliff City, Oklahoma |
| Idaho | 0 | 1 | M2.9 7 km W of Bennington, Idaho |
| Illinois | 0 | 1 | M2.6 9 km WSW of Equality, Illinois |
| Missouri | 0 | 1 | M2.5 4 km SW of Thomasville, Missouri |
| Montana | 0 | 1 | M3.1 12 km N of Ovando, Montana |
Largest in the past 30 days
| Magnitude | Where (USGS) | When | Depth | Felt reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.6 | 43 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska | Oct 15, 7:07 AM EDT | 3 mi | 107 |
| M5.5 | 92 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska | Oct 6, 2:34 PM EDT | 54 mi | 342 |
| M5.4 | 193 km WSW of Merizo Village, Guam | Oct 27, 7:14 PM EDT | 63 mi | 1 |
| M5.3 | 40 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam | Oct 9, 11:58 PM EDT | 69 mi | 40 |
| M5.0 | 143 km S of False Pass, Alaska | Oct 29, 4:14 PM EDT | 10 mi | – |
| M5.0 | 81 km S of Sand Point, Alaska | Oct 20, 6:40 AM EDT | 22 mi | 4 |
| M5.0 | Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands | Oct 19, 10:54 PM EDT | 80 mi | – |
| M5.0 | 183 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands | Oct 5, 6:52 AM EDT | 6 mi | – |
| M4.9 | Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands | Oct 20, 3:09 AM EDT | 155 mi | – |
| M4.9 | 119 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam | Oct 16, 7:57 AM EDT | 6 mi | 2 |
| M4.8 | 36 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam | Oct 28, 10:18 PM EDT | 44 mi | 10 |
| M4.7 | 114 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska | Oct 15, 9:16 AM EDT | 6 mi | – |
Latest
| Magnitude | Where (USGS) | When | Depth | Felt reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 89 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska | Oct 31, 4:09 AM EDT | 6 mi | – |
| M2.5 | 12 km NW of Junction, Utah | Oct 31, 3:37 AM EDT | 5 mi | – |
| M3.3 | 44 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska | Oct 31, 1:12 AM EDT | 27 mi | – |
| M3.0 | 9 km NW of Junction, Utah | Oct 31, 12:52 AM EDT | 5 mi | – |
| M3.3 | 8 km NW of Junction, Utah | Oct 31, 12:44 AM EDT | 4 mi | 3 |
| M2.5 | 1 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii | Oct 30, 9:28 PM EDT | 19 mi | – |
| M2.6 | 290 km W of Adak, Alaska | Oct 30, 9:07 PM EDT | 18 mi | – |
| M2.7 | 95 km S of Sand Point, Alaska | Oct 30, 8:04 PM EDT | 3 mi | – |
| M3.0 | 74 km SSE of McGrath, Alaska | Oct 30, 7:06 PM EDT | 3 mi | – |
| M3.1 | 54 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska | Oct 30, 6:53 PM EDT | 64 mi | – |
| M2.8 | 56 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska | Oct 30, 4:14 PM EDT | 81 mi | – |
| M2.6 | 5 km W of Dutch Harbor, Alaska | Oct 30, 3:53 PM EDT | 5 mi | – |
| M2.5 | 63 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska | Oct 30, 3:29 PM EDT | 73 mi | – |
| M3.4 | 120 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | Oct 30, 3:13 PM EDT | 36 mi | – |
| M4.4 | 14 km SE of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska | Oct 30, 3:11 PM EDT | 12 mi | 53 |
| M2.5 | 44 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska | Oct 30, 1:44 PM EDT | 57 mi | – |
| M2.7 | 32 km SE of Bodie, CA | Oct 30, 11:45 AM EDT | 9 mi | 1 |
| M2.9 | 29 km W of Petrolia, CA | Oct 30, 9:56 AM EDT | 8 mi | – |
| M2.7 | 22 km SSW of Big Pine, CA | Oct 30, 9:42 AM EDT | 3 mi | – |
| M2.9 | 75 km NW of Arctic Village, Alaska | Oct 30, 6:05 AM EDT | under 1 mi | – |
| M3.1 | 2 km NNW of Little America, Wyoming | Oct 30, 3:32 AM EDT | under 1 mi | – |
| M3.2 | 36 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | Oct 30, 2:53 AM EDT | 21 mi | – |
| M2.5 | 12 km SW of Jal, New Mexico | Oct 30, 1:53 AM EDT | 5 mi | – |
| M2.7 | 5 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii | Oct 30, 12:52 AM EDT | 20 mi | – |
| M3.0 | 45 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | Oct 29, 11:33 PM EDT | 5 mi | – |
Earthquakes can't be predicted
"Neither the USGS nor any other scientists have ever predicted a major earthquake. We do not know how, and we do not expect to know how any time in the foreseeable future." (USGS). This page shows earthquakes that have already happened. It is not a forecast, and nothing on it says where the next one will be. The useful step is the same everywhere: get ready once, before any shaking.
Earthquake preparedness guide · Build your kit · Water storage · First aid kits · Flashlights · Go-bags
What this page doesn't cover
- Earthquakes smaller than magnitude 2.5. USGS's feeds list them too; this page starts at 2.5.
- Places USGS describes without naming a US state or territory (open ocean, "Mariana Islands region") aren't counted, even when they're near US territory.
- Early warning. This is not an alert service. In California, Oregon and Washington, USGS's ShakeAlert system can send warnings to phones seconds before shaking arrives.
- Final figures. USGS reviews and sometimes revises an earthquake's magnitude and location after first posting it.
Questions
Was there an earthquake today in the US?
The most recent magnitude 2.5+ earthquake USGS had located in or near the US at our last check (Oct 31, 5:50 AM EDT) was M3.0, 89 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska, at Oct 31, 4:09 AM EDT.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. In USGS's words: "Neither the USGS nor any other scientists have ever predicted a major earthquake. We do not know how, and we do not expect to know how any time in the foreseeable future." USGS can only calculate the probability of a significant earthquake in an area over a number of years.
Does a run of small earthquakes mean a big one is coming?
Not as a rule. USGS says the precursors people point to, such as a swarm of small earthquakes, frequently occur without being followed by an earthquake, and most earthquakes have no precursory events at all.
What should I do in an earthquake?
Drop, Cover, and Hold On: drop to your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops. Our earthquake guide covers getting your home and kit ready before one.
Credit: U.S. Geological Survey. Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, M2.5+ earthquakes, past 30 days and significant earthquakes, past 30 days (public domain), read Oct 31, 5:50 AM EDT. Places are as USGS writes them (distances in kilometers); times are Eastern; depth converted to miles.