Southern Illinois lies near the Wabash Valley and New Madrid seismic zones, the source of the region’s largest potential earthquakes. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Illinois - 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 Illinois, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.
Latest earthquakes in Illinois
Show the full list of 2 recent earthquakes
Did people in Illinois feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Illinois in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Illinois: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Illinois today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Illinois 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 Illinois yesterday?
0 earthquakes were recorded in or near Illinois in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Illinois this week (last 7 days)?
There have been 0 earthquakes recorded in or near Illinois in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Illinois in the last 30 days?
2 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Illinois in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 3.1.
Does Illinois get earthquakes?
Yes. 2 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Illinois in the last 30 days. Southern Illinois lies near the Wabash Valley and New Madrid seismic zones, the source of the region’s largest potential earthquakes.
What was the most recent earthquake in Illinois?
The most recent earthquake in Illinois was a magnitude 2.9 event near LAKE MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS at a depth of 5 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in Illinois recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Illinois was magnitude 3.1 near ILLINOIS. 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 Illinois?
QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for Illinois 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 Illinois?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Illinois, 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 Illinois
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.