Maryland has infrequent earthquakes; the 2011 Virginia quake nearby was strongly felt across the state. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Maryland - 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 Maryland, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.
Latest earthquakes in Maryland
Show the full list of 1 recent earthquakes
Did people in Maryland feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Maryland in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Maryland: in the news
Map: 2.4-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Maryland
A 2.4-magnitude earthquake in Maryland is notable for local safety and scientific monitoring.
News intelligence by PagePod, matched to recent seismic activity in this area. QuakeMate is not responsible for external content.
Earthquakes in Maryland: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Maryland today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Maryland 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 Maryland yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Maryland in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Maryland this week (last 7 days)?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Maryland in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Maryland in the last 30 days?
1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Maryland in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 2.1.
Does Maryland get earthquakes?
Yes. 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Maryland in the last 30 days. Maryland has infrequent earthquakes; the 2011 Virginia quake nearby was strongly felt across the state.
What was the most recent earthquake in Maryland?
The most recent earthquake in Maryland was a magnitude 2.1 event near MARYLAND at a depth of 5 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in Maryland recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Maryland was magnitude 2.1 near MARYLAND. 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 Maryland?
QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for Maryland 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 Maryland?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Maryland, 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 Maryland
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.