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Latest earthquakes in Michigan, USA

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Mag. 3.6 Earthquake 19 mi SW of Ottawa, Illinois, USA - Nov 15, 2023 - 14 days ago
Strongest since 1970Mag. 5.0 9.2 mi E of Mentor, Ohio, USA - - 38 years ago
- past monthMag. 3.6 19 mi SW of Ottawa, Illinois, USA - Nov 15, 2023 - 14 days ago
- past yearMag. 3.6 19 mi SW of Ottawa, Illinois, USA - Nov 15, 2023 - 14 days ago
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Updated: Nov 29, 2023 06:07 GMT -
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There were no significant confirmed earthquakes in or near Michigan in the past 24 hours.

Since 1970, Michigan has had 229 quakes of magnitudes up to 5.0:

  • 1 quake above magnitude 5
  • 7 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5
  • 53 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
  • 115 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
  • 53 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
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Showing all recent or significant quakes since 1970, magnitude 2 or higher (191 out of 229 quakes, show more):
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Depth		Nearest volcano (distance)LocationDetailsMap
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Nov 15, 04:41 am (Chicago)
(Nov 15, 10:41 GMT)
3.6

4.6 km		19 mi southwest of Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA 51 reportsMore
Thursday, October 19, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Oct 19, 07:19 am (Toronto)
(Oct 19, 11:19 GMT)
2.5

5 km		Ontario, Canada, 7.4 km south of Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, USA 5 reportsMore
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Oct 11, 01:55 am (New York)
(Oct 11, 05:55 GMT)
2.5

5 km		Canada, 18 km north of Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, USA More
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Oct 3, 07:37 pm (New York)
(Oct 3, 23:37 GMT)
2.3

5 km		Canada, 20 km east of Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, USA More
Friday, September 29, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Sep 29, 05:20 am (New York)
(Sep 29, 09:20 GMT)
2.4

5 km		Canada, 18 km east of Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, USA More
Thursday, September 28, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Sep 27, 10:27 pm (New York)
(Sep 28, 02:27 GMT)
1.7

5 km		2 Km SW of Madison, Ohio More
Friday, September 22, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Sep 22, 04:58 pm (New York)
(Sep 22, 20:58 GMT)
2.1

5 km		Canada, 19 km east of Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, USA 2 reportsMore
Thursday, September 21, 2023 GMT (2 quakes)
Sep 21, 05:28 pm (New York)
(Sep 21, 21:28 GMT)
2.7

5 km		Canada, 20 km southwest of Ashtabula, Ohio, USA More
Sep 21, 03:12 pm (New York)
(Sep 21, 19:12 GMT)
1.9

5 km		Canada, 20 km east of Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, USA More
Sunday, September 17, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Sep 17, 01:04 pm (New York)
(Sep 17, 17:04 GMT)
2.4

5 km		Canada, 14 km east of Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, USA More
Friday, September 8, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Sep 8, 02:36 am (Toronto)
(Sep 8, 06:36 GMT)
1.7

2 km		Canada: 51 Km SSW of Gogama, ON More
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Estimated combined seismic energy released: 3.3 x 1012 joules (925 megawatt hours, equivalent to 796 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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Seismic station: Grayling, Michigan, USA (GLMI/US network) | Show on map | Station Info
Seismic station Grayling, Michigan, USA: seismogram of vertical movement last 60 minutes (source: IRIS/BUD)
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Number of recent quakes in Michigan, USA, by magnitude

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Number of quakes (15 in total as 100%)
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no quakes Mag 7 or higher
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no quakes Mag 6 or higher
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no quakes Mag 5 or higher
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no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
1 quake
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (6.67%)
2+
11 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (73.33%)
below M2
3 quakes
(20%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (36 in total as 100%)
7+
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no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
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no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
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no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
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no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
2 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (5.56%)
2+
23 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (63.89%)
below M2
11 quakes
(30.56%)
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Michigan Earthquake FAQ

When was the latest earthquake in Michigan?

The last earthquake in Michigan occurred 14 days ago: Light mag. 3.6 earthquake - 19 mi southwest of Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA, on Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 04:41 am (Chicago time).

How many quakes were there in Michigan since 1970?

Since 1970, Michigan has had 1 quake of magnitude 5.0, 7 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, 53 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 115 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There have been also 53 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.

What was the strongest quake in Michigan since 1970?

The strongest earthquake in Michigan since 1970 occurred 38 years ago: Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - 9.2 mi east of Mentor, Lake County, Ohio, USA, on Friday, January 31, 1986 at 16:46 GMT.

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