United States

United States – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
3202
Latest UTC: 2026-01-15 03:57:59
Strongest
M6.9
Southeastern Alaska
Year rank
#1
3202 quakes in 2026 · out of 1 countries
Averages
M1.53 · 15 km
Avg this month: M1.59

About earthquakes in this country – United States

The latest recorded earthquake in United States was on 2026-01-15 at 03:57 UTC in California with magnitude M1.2.

In the current month, 3202 earthquakes were recorded in United States with an average magnitude of 1.59.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in California (1329), followed by Alaska (442).

The strongest recorded earthquake in United States reached magnitude M6.9 on 2025-12-06.

In 2026, 3% of events were M≥3 and 0% were M≥5.

Strongest – United States

Open event
M6.9 Southeastern Alaska
UTC: 2025-12-06 20:41:50 UTC

Map – United States

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in United States.

Last 30 earthquakes – United States

Magnitude
Place
Time (UTC)
Link
M1.2
California · Sonoma County
2026-01-15 03:57:59 UTC
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M1.6
California · Sonoma County
2026-01-15 03:57:53 UTC
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M1.3
California · Sonoma County
2026-01-15 03:57:36 UTC
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M1.3
California · Sonoma County
2026-01-15 03:57:22 UTC
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M1.3
California · Sonoma County
2026-01-15 03:57:04 UTC
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M1.7
California · Pacifica
2026-01-15 03:49:45 UTC
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M0.8
California · Sonoma County
2026-01-15 03:47:19 UTC
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M1.4
Alaska · Kodiak Island Borough
2026-01-15 03:39:20 UTC
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M1.8
Alaska · Anchorage
2026-01-15 03:36:41 UTC
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M2.4
Oklahoma · Blaine County
2026-01-15 03:30:42 UTC
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M2.4
Oklahoma · Blaine County
2026-01-15 03:30:42 UTC
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M0.8
Alaska · Unorganized Borough
2026-01-15 03:25:27 UTC
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M2.2
Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough
2026-01-15 03:19:26 UTC
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M2.5
Hawaii · Hawaiʻi County
2026-01-15 03:13:48 UTC
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M2.5
Hawaii · Hawaiʻi County
2026-01-15 03:13:48 UTC
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M2.0
Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough
2026-01-15 03:02:46 UTC
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M2.3
Hawaii · Hawaiʻi County
2026-01-15 02:57:26 UTC
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M2.3
Hawaii · Hawaiʻi County
2026-01-15 02:57:26 UTC
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M1.8
Hawaii · Hawaiʻi County
2026-01-15 02:01:13 UTC
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M1.7
California · West Covina
2026-01-15 01:25:22 UTC
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M1.0
California · Inyo County
2026-01-15 00:38:18 UTC
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M1.0
California · Inyo County
2026-01-15 00:38:18 UTC
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M1.8
Puerto Rico · Puerto Rico
2026-01-15 00:35:56 UTC
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M1.0
Alaska · Alaska
2026-01-15 00:34:09 UTC
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M1.1
California · Inyo County
2026-01-15 00:30:27 UTC
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M1.1
California · Inyo County
2026-01-15 00:30:27 UTC
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M1.1
California · Cobb
2026-01-15 00:25:12 UTC
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M2.6
Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough
2026-01-15 00:17:04 UTC
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M1.3
Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough
2026-01-15 00:08:32 UTC
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M2.5
Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough
2026-01-15 00:06:51 UTC
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FAQ – United States

What is the latest recorded earthquake in United States?
The newest entry in our database for United States is dated 2026-01-15 03:57:59 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in United States?
The strongest recorded event in our database for United States reached magnitude M6.9.
How is magnitude different from depth?
Magnitude describes the size/energy released by an earthquake. Depth (in km) indicates how deep below the surface the rupture occurred. Both factors influence how the event is felt at the surface.
Are the country statistics “all-time” or limited to a time range?
The KPIs on this page are calculated from all available entries in our database for United States (all-time).
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data and geocoding quality. Some providers publish detailed locality fields (city/state/village), while others only provide a general place label.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the “Country history” page for United States to explore earthquake activity with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

Country history – United States

Explore earthquake history with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

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