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Recent Earthquakes in United States

95 earthquakes today, 693 in the last 7 days, 3775 in the last 30 days, most recently 31 minutes ago.

As of 23 October 2026, 95 earthquakes have been recorded in or near United States in the past 24 hours, 693 in the last 7 days and 3775 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 5.6 event off coast of Costa Rica at 8 km depth on 30 September 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.

Today
95
Last 7 days
693
Last 30 days
3775
Strongest recent
M 5.6
Most recent
31 minutes ago

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Live maps and recent activity for every US state - from California and Alaska to the New Madrid and Cascadia zones.

The United States sees the most earthquakes along the West Coast and Alaska, with notable activity in Oklahoma, Hawaii and the New Madrid zone. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in United States (USA) - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for United States, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in United States - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.

Latest earthquakes in United States

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Did people in United States feel recent earthquakes?

These recent earthquakes in United States were felt by people nearby - see how many reported feeling each one.

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Earthquakes in United States: in the news

HighThe New York Times World· Sep 30, 2026

Map: 4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Seattle

A moderate earthquake near a major city like Seattle can impact local safety and infrastructure.

Seattle

News intelligence by PagePod, matched to recent seismic activity in this area. QuakeMate is not responsible for external content.

Watching United States from abroad?

Many people reading this page are not in United States - they are checking on family, friends or colleagues who are. Here is what the most significant recent earthquake actually means, in plain terms.

How strong was it
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake off coast of Chiapas, Mexico on 22/10/2026, 03:35:17 - a light earthquake, usually felt near the epicentre but rarely damaging.
Was it widely felt
No felt reports have been submitted for this earthquake yet. That is common for events offshore, at depth, or away from populated areas.
What happens next
9 further earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above have been recorded in United States since. Aftershocks typically continue for days to weeks and decay in frequency.
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Earthquakes in United States: frequently asked questions

Were there any earthquakes in United States today?

Yes - 95 earthquakes have been recorded in or near United States in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 2.3 near Utah. See the live map above for today's activity.

How many earthquakes were there in United States yesterday?

74 earthquakes were recorded in or near United States in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.

How many earthquakes have there been in United States this week (last 7 days)?

693 earthquakes have been recorded in or near United States in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in United States in the last 30 days?

3775 earthquakes have been recorded in or near United States in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.6.

Are there earthquakes in United States?

Yes. United States is seismically active - 3775 earthquakes have been recorded in or near United States in the last 30 days. The United States sees the most earthquakes along the West Coast and Alaska, with notable activity in Oklahoma, Hawaii and the New Madrid zone.

What was the most recent earthquake in United States?

The most recent earthquake in United States was a magnitude 2.3 event near Utah at a depth of -2 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in United States?

The strongest earthquake in the recent United States feed was magnitude 5.6, located off coast of Costa Rica.

Is United States in an earthquake zone?

The United States sees the most earthquakes along the West Coast and Alaska, with notable activity in Oklahoma, Hawaii and the New Madrid zone.

How many earthquakes does United States get per year?

The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but United States's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 3775 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. The United States sees the most earthquakes along the West Coast and Alaska, with notable activity in Oklahoma, Hawaii and the New Madrid zone. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.

Is there a tsunami warning for United States?

Major undersea earthquakes near United States can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/usa for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for United States.

Is there an earthquake alert app for United States?

Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for United States, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.

What is the best app to track earthquakes in United States?

QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for United States: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.

Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for United States?

QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for United States on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.

Has there been a big earthquake in United States recently?

The strongest recent earthquake in or near United States was magnitude 5.6 off coast of Costa Rica. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.