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Earthquakes in Ohio Today

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2.9 Latest earthquake: · March 5 18:55 · 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio · 216 km northeast

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

The latest earthquake in Ohio struck 224 days ago (18:55, March 5) near 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio: magnitude 2.9 at a depth of 7.1 km. There have been 0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, 0 in 7 days, 0 in 30 days and 3 in the past 12 months. The strongest in the past year was a magnitude 2.9 earthquake near 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio on March 5. The average depth is 7.1 km; 0 of them reached magnitude 3 or higher.

Latest earthquakes in Ohio

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

MagnitudeTimePlaceDepthDistance
2.9 18:55 March 5 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio 4.9 km 216 km northeast
2.5 05:50 February 22 2 km NE of Hillsboro, Ohio 11.3 km 138 km southwest
2.7 23:50 January 5 4 km ENE of North Madison, Ohio 5.0 km 226 km northeast

Ohio: earthquakes per month

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By magnitude (last 12 months)

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Ohio earthquake and fault map

Red circles are earthquakes, dashed lines are active faults.

Ohio earthquake and fault map

40.300°N 82.800°W

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Earthquakes by district in Ohio

Earthquakes recorded in the last 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

Was there an earthquake in Ohio just now?
No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 2.9 quake near 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio on March 5 (18:55).
Is Ohio in an earthquake zone?
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around Ohio in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 2.9. 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.