Arkansas sits near the New Madrid seismic zone and has seen swarms of small earthquakes, some linked to wastewater injection. Below is a live earthquake map and list of recent earthquakes in Arkansas - 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 Arkansas, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.
Latest earthquakes in Arkansas
Show the full list of 1 recent earthquakes
Earthquakes in Arkansas: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Arkansas today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Arkansas in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Arkansas yesterday?
0 earthquakes were recorded in or near Arkansas in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Arkansas this week (last 7 days)?
There have been 1 earthquakes recorded in or near Arkansas in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Arkansas in the last 30 days?
1 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Arkansas in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 2.3.
Does Arkansas get earthquakes?
Yes. 1 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Arkansas in the last 30 days. Arkansas sits near the New Madrid seismic zone and has seen swarms of small earthquakes, some linked to wastewater injection.
What was the most recent earthquake in Arkansas?
The most recent earthquake in Arkansas was a magnitude 2.3 event near ARKANSAS at a depth of 2 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in Arkansas recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Arkansas was magnitude 2.3 near ARKANSAS. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Arkansas?
QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for Arkansas 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 Arkansas?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Arkansas, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Arkansas
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.