Earthquakes in Ohio

Recent Seismic Events in Ohio


The Ohio Seismic Network continuously monitors and records earthquake activity in the state. When new seismic events are recorded, they are added to the earthquake database. 

DATE DESCRIPTION SEISMOGRAM
March 20, 2023 OhioSeis detected a minor earthquake about 14 miles southwest of Gallipolis, Ohio. This is an area with previously recorded seismicity. At the time of publishing, there were five felt reports for this event. 

Origin Time: 06:54:27.03 PM EDT
Location (lat/long): 38.7050, -82.3993        
Depth: 7.54 KM
Magnitude: 2.3 ML

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February 4, 2023 OhioSeis detected a minor earthquake near Athens, Ohio. This is an area with some previously recorded seismicity. There were no felt reports for this event. 

Origin Time: 4:49:01.00 AM EST
Location (lat/long): 39.328, -82.126        
Depth: 7.7 KM
Magnitude: 2.0 ML

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January 23, 2023 OhioSeis detected a minor earthquake near Fairport Harbor, Ohio. There were no felt reports for this event. 

Origin Time: 8:20:52.00 AM EST
Location (lat/long): 41.7908, -81.2165         
Depth: 2.29 KM
Magnitude: 2.0 ML

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