Latest Earthquakes in Kentucky, USA, Today: Past 24 Hours

Latest earthquakes in Kentucky, USA

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In the past 24 hours, Kentucky had one quake of magnitude 1.6. Look up quakes in the past 30 days!

Strongest quake today: Mag. 1.6 | 6 Km NW of Ridgely, Tennessee -

Past 7 days: Mag. 3.0 on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 9:45 pm (GMT -5) – 20 mi SW of Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
Past 90 days: Mag. 3.0 on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 9:45 pm (GMT -5) – 20 mi SW of Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
Past 365 days: Mag. 3.2 on Friday, Nov 11, 2022 at 12:09 am (GMT -6) – 21 mi N of Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee, USA

Recent quakes above magnitude 1.0 in or near Kentucky, USA (updated )

Past 24 hours	1 quake
Past 7 days	4 quakes 2 quakes M2+ 1 quake M3+
Past 30 days	17 quakes 6 quakes M2+ 1 quake M3+
Past 90 days	63 quakes 19 quakes M2+ 1 quake M3+
Past 365 days	231 quakes 88 quakes M2+ 3 quakes M3+

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Showing quakes magnitude 0.1 or higher (1 earthquake):

Date and time	Mag Depth	Nearest volcano (distance)	Location	Details	Map
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
May 31, 2023 8:12 am (GMT -5) (May 31, 2023 13:12 GMT)	1.6 9.4 km		6 Km NW of Ridgely, Tennessee	More

Estimated combined seismic energy released: 1.6 x 10⁷ joules (4.4 kilowatt hours) | about seismic energy

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Kentucky Earthquake FAQ

When was the latest earthquake in Kentucky?

The last earthquake in Kentucky occurred 15 hours ago: Minor mag. 1.6 earthquake - 6 Km NW of Ridgely, Tennessee, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 8:12 am (GMT -5).

How many quakes were there in Kentucky today?

In the past 24 hours, Kentucky, USA had 1 quakes up to magnitude 1.6.

What was the strongest quake in Kentucky today?

The strongest earthquake in Kentucky today occurred 15 hours ago: Minor mag. 1.6 earthquake - 6 Km NW of Ridgely, Tennessee, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 8:12 am (GMT -5).

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