Alabama has low-to-moderate seismicity, with small quakes in the southern Appalachians and the Bahamas-linked east Tennessee seismic zone to the north. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Alabama - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS and regional seismic networks and updates automatically. For instant earthquake alerts in Alabama, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.
Latest earthquakes in Alabama
No recent earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Alabama right now. Activity can begin at any time - get instant alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Did people in Alabama feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Alabama in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
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Earthquakes in Alabama: frequently asked questions
Does Alabama get earthquakes?
Alabama has low-to-moderate seismicity, with small quakes in the southern Appalachians and the Bahamas-linked east Tennessee seismic zone to the north. While there are no significant earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Alabama right now, activity can begin at any time.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Alabama?
QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for Alabama on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time and links to a permalink page.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Alabama?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Alabama, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
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Get earthquake alerts for Alabama
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
Earthquakes in nearby states
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.