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Earthquakes in Missouri Today

Last 24 hours
0
Last 7 days
1
Last 30 days
1
Last 12 months
8max 4.0

2.5 Latest earthquake: · October 14 08:31 · 4 km SSW of Thomasville, Missouri · 200 km southeast

Updated: · Source: USGS (ABD Jeoloji Araştırmaları Kurumu)

The latest earthquake in Missouri struck 2 days ago (08:31, October 14) near 4 km SSW of Thomasville, Missouri: magnitude 2.5 at a depth of 6.5 km. There have been 0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, 1 in 7 days, 1 in 30 days and 8 in the past 12 months. The strongest in the past year was a magnitude 4.0 earthquake near 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri on April 23. The average depth is 6.5 km; 1 of them reached magnitude 3 or higher.

Latest earthquakes in Missouri

Updated every 5 minutes from USGS data. Times are local.

MagnitudeTimePlaceDepthDistance
2.5 08:31 October 14 4 km SSW of Thomasville, Missouri 1.5 km 200 km southeast
2.6 07:04 August 4 6 km ENE of Steele, Missouri 9.9 km 353 km southeast
2.9 22:41 June 29 14 km SSW of Williamsville, Missouri 1.6 km 239 km southeast
2.6 22:58 May 28 12 km E of Williamsville, Missouri 4.9 km 243 km southeast
4.0 12:59 April 23 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri 11.8 km 352 km southeast
2.8 07:00 March 2 3 km NW of Marston, Missouri 9.3 km 326 km southeast
2.6 06:50 December 3 1 km NNW of Cooter, Missouri 9.0 km 352 km southeast
2.6 11:23 November 1 5 km SW of Puxico, Missouri 3.8 km 262 km southeast

Missouri: earthquakes per month

Nov: 11NovDec: 11DecJan: 0JanFeb: 0FebMar: 11MarApr: 11AprMay: 11MayJun: 11JunJul: 0JulAug: 11AugSep: 0SepOct: 11Oct

By magnitude (last 12 months)

< 2: 0< 22–3: 772–33–4: 03–44–5: 114–55+: 05+

Missouri: strongest earthquakes of the past year

  1. 4.01 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri
    April 23 12:59 · 11.8 km deep · 352 km southeast

Missouri earthquake and fault map

Red circles are earthquakes, dashed lines are active faults.

Missouri earthquake and fault map

38.400°N 92.500°W

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Frequently asked questions

Was there an earthquake in Missouri just now?
No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 2.5 quake near 4 km SSW of Thomasville, Missouri on October 14 (08:31).
Is Missouri in an earthquake zone?
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around Missouri in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 4.0. For an official hazard assessment, consult the national seismological agency.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.

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Earthquake data is taken automatically from the public AFAD and USGS catalogues; magnitudes and locations may be revised. Follow official agencies for announcements.