United States

United States – Earthquakes

Live map, statistics and recent events

Quakes this month
1209
Strongest
M7.2
Country rank
#1
34254 quakes in 2026 · out of 1 countries
Averages
M1.51 · 15 km
Avg this month: M1.63

Seismic profile

Analysis period08 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026Data as of: 08 Sep 2026 · 00:00 UTC
Minimum magnitude

What the data show

United States · M ≥ 3.0

After source reconciliation, the catalogue contains 1,429 event entries of M3.0 or above for this area and period, spread over 336 days.

Catalogue entries1,42908 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026
Strongest recorded earthquakeM6.7Alaska ↗
Depth · median10.0 km1,408 events with valid depth
Last 30 days122Previous 30 days: 117

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

08 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026

Earthquakes by month

M ≥ 3.0

Each bar counts events within the selected period. Hatched months are only partially included.

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MonthAnalysis periodCatalogue entries
September 2025 · Partial month08 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 202595
October 202501 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 2025118
November 202501 Nov 2025 – 30 Nov 2025167
December 202501 Dec 2025 – 31 Dec 2025183
January 202601 Jan 2026 – 31 Jan 2026166
February 202601 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026106
March 202601 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 202657
April 202601 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 202676
May 202601 May 2026 – 31 May 202678
June 202601 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2026117
July 202601 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 2026112
August 202601 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026120
September 2026 · Partial month01 Sep 2026 – 07 Sep 202634

How strong were the earthquakes?

Catalogue entries · 1,429

M 3.0 – < 4.01,161
M 4.0 – < 5.0189
M 5.0 – < 6.074
M ≥ 6.05

At what depth did they occur?

1,408 events with valid depth

0 – < 30 km973
30 – < 70 km203
70 – < 300 km232
300 – 750 km0

21 events without valid depth are excluded here.

Depth · median

Half of the available values lie on either side of the median; ties are possible.

Current period in context

Last 30 days122
Previous 30 days117
Median of the eleven previous 30-day periods117

Same magnitude threshold, separate periods. Differences may also reflect changes in recording. No hazard level or forecast is inferred.

Where were earthquakes recorded?

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

The interactive map complements the event links on this page.

Marker size and colour indicate magnitude.

Strongest recorded earthquake

08 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0

Data and methodology

Analysis period: 08 Sep 2025 00:00 – 08 Sep 2026 00:00 UTC

Data and methodology

Reports are first reconciled using existing event associations. Additional reports from different sources are consolidated only when every pair is within 5 seconds, 10 km and 0.5 magnitude units, source groups do not overlap and exactly one group matches. Ambiguous cases remain separate. The preferred report determines magnitude, time and area; period and magnitude filters are applied afterwards. The start is included and the end excluded (UTC).

414 additional source reports were consolidated during source reconciliation.

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

Source reports used

The preferred report of each group is counted. Source priority follows the earthquake list. Different magnitude types and recording gaps limit comparability.

  • USGS910
  • EMSC348
  • ISC70
  • GFZ54
  • RESIF14
  • SCEDC14
  • SERBIA_RSZ8
  • NRCAN_XML4
  • INGV3
  • USP3
  • NNSN1

The profile is recalculated hourly from the earthquake catalogue. Later source revisions may also change historical values.

Data as of: 08 Sep 2026 · 00:32 UTC

Overview – United States

The latest recorded earthquake in United States was on 2026-09-08 at 00:33 UTC in Texas with magnitude M1.6.

In the current month, 1209 earthquakes were recorded in United States with an average magnitude of 1.63.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in California (16387), followed by Alaska (7596).

The strongest recorded earthquake in United States reached magnitude M7.2 on 2025-12-06.

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

All-time events
81360
Strongest
M7.2
Latest (UTC)
2026-09-08 00:34:32 UTC

Map – United States

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in United States.

Strongest – United States

Open event
M7.2
UTC: 2025-12-06 20:41:53 UTC · Depth: 17 km

Recent earthquakes – United States

Showing the latest 30 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M1.6 Depth: 5 km

Texas · Reeves County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-08 00:33:05 UTC
Coordinates 30.912, -103.622
Source usgs

14 km SE of Balmorhea, Texas

M0.8 Depth: 3 km

California · Cherry Valley

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 23:58:23 UTC
Coordinates 33.971, -116.989
Source usgs

5 km NNW of Beaumont, CA

M0.8 Depth: 5 km

Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 23:55:15 UTC
Coordinates 61.316, -152.499
Source usgs

78 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska

M1.2 Depth: 8 km

California · Cherry Valley

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 23:47:59 UTC
Coordinates 33.982, -116.988
Source usgs

6 km N of Beaumont, CA

M1.1 Depth: 5 km

California · Sonoma County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 23:47:03 UTC
Coordinates 38.779, -122.933
Source usgs

8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA

M1.2 Depth: 8 km

California · Riverside County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 23:22:22 UTC
Coordinates 33.774, -117.305
Source scedc

3.7 km ( 2.3 mi) WNW (az= 286.0) from Good Hope, CA

M2.2 Depth: 22 km

Alaska · Unorganized Borough

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 23:20:30 UTC
Coordinates 61.561, -146.509
Source usgs

48 km N of Valdez, Alaska

M1.4 Depth: 18 km

California · Riverside County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 23:06:59 UTC
Coordinates 34.015, -116.765
Source usgs

11 km N of Cabazon, CA

M0.7 Depth: 5 km

Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 23:06:27 UTC
Coordinates 65.002, -147.476
Source usgs

8 km NE of Fox, Alaska

M0.8 Depth: 8 km

California · Riverside County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 23:05:45 UTC
Coordinates 33.964, -116.854
Source usgs

5 km NNE of Banning, CA

M1.5 Depth: 7 km

California · Kern County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 22:58:25 UTC
Coordinates 35.322, -117.804
Source usgs

16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA

M1.1 Depth: 2 km

California · Sonoma County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 22:54:13 UTC
Coordinates 38.800, -122.804
Source usgs

5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA

M1.2 Depth: 5 km

Alaska · Unorganized Borough

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 22:49:47 UTC
Coordinates 65.205, -150.137
Source usgs

32 km NE of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska

M2.0 Depth: 41 km

Hawaii · Hawaiʻi County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 22:36:01 UTC
Coordinates 19.421, -155.588
Source usgs

26 km NNW of Pāhala, Hawaii

M1.1 Depth: 0 km

Texas · Reeves County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 22:31:32 UTC
Coordinates 31.728, -103.983
Source usgs

36 km W of Mentone, Texas

M0.9 Depth: 5 km

Alaska · Lake and Peninsula Borough

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 22:20:46 UTC
Coordinates 58.163, -155.342
Source usgs

84 km NW of Karluk, Alaska

M1.0 Depth: 2 km

California · Black Oaks

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 21:47:39 UTC
Coordinates 38.829, -122.815
Source usgs

8 km NW of The Geysers, CA

M3.7 Depth: 24 km

California · Humboldt County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 21:44:24 UTC
Coordinates 40.564, -123.680
Source usgs

35 km E of Hydesville, CA

M1.2 Depth: 6 km

California · Mendocino County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 21:37:27 UTC
Coordinates 39.306, -123.218
Source usgs

5 km NNW of Redwood Valley, CA

M1.7 Depth: 16 km

California · Riverside County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 21:37:17 UTC
Coordinates 33.705, -116.752
Source usgs

5 km SW of Idyllwild, CA

M2.0 Depth: 30 km

Hawaii · Hawaiʻi County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 21:33:35 UTC
Coordinates 19.279, -155.403
Source usgs

11 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii

M1.9 Depth: 33 km

United States

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 21:30:44 UTC
Coordinates 19.035, -155.363
Source usgs

22 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii

M0.5 Depth: 0 km

Texas · Culberson County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 21:19:30 UTC
Coordinates 31.514, -104.296
Source usgs

52 km WNW of Toyah, Texas

M0.8 Depth: 2 km

California · Sonoma County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 20:43:40 UTC
Coordinates 38.837, -122.809
Source usgs

8 km WNW of Cobb, CA

M0.9 Depth: 11 km

Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 20:27:46 UTC
Coordinates 61.669, -148.098
Source usgs

23 km SE of Chickaloon, Alaska

M2.1 Depth: 5 km

Alaska · Kodiak Island Borough

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 20:22:36 UTC
Coordinates 56.928, -154.084
Source usgs

5 km ESE of Akhiok, Alaska

M0.7 Depth: 1 km

California · Sonoma County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 20:16:30 UTC
Coordinates 38.850, -122.848
Source usgs

11 km WNW of Cobb, CA

M1.5 Depth: 2 km

California · Sonoma County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 20:14:51 UTC
Coordinates 38.849, -122.848
Source usgs

11 km WNW of Cobb, CA

M2.6 Depth: 66 km

Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 20:12:17 UTC
Coordinates 61.986, -150.376
Source usgs

32 km NW of Willow, Alaska

M2.4 Depth: 27 km

Hawaii · Hawaiʻi County

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 20:03:19 UTC
Coordinates 19.336, -155.411
Source usgs

16 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii

Top regions – United States

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Events: 38766
  2. Events: 18228
  3. Events: 9392
  4. Events: 3080
  5. Events: 2817

FAQ – United States

What is the latest recorded earthquake in United States?
The newest entry in our database for United States is dated 2026-09-08 00:34:32 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in United States?
The strongest recorded event in our database for United States reached magnitude M7.2.
How many earthquakes are recorded for United States?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 81360 recorded earthquakes for United States (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in United States?
Across all recorded events in United States, the average magnitude is M1.51 and the average depth is 15 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for United States to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Regions · United States

Significant historical earthquakes – United States

with casualties or damage

  1. 1906 San Francisco M7.9 700 deaths 400 M USD tsunami
  2. 1946 Unimak Island M8.6 168 deaths 26 M USD tsunami
  3. 1964 Alaska M9.2 139 deaths 400 M USD tsunami
  4. 1933 Long Beach M6.3 120 deaths 41 M USD tsunami
  5. 1868 Se Of M7.9 77 deaths tsunami
  6. 1971 San Fernando M6.5 65 deaths 505 M USD
  7. 1989 Loma Prieta M6.9 62 deaths 5'600 M USD tsunami
  8. 1980 Mt St Helens M5.2 61 deaths 2'000 M USD tsunami

Country history – United States

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