Over the past 30 days, Louisiana has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. The remaining 1 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 2.5 event near 16 km WNW of Coushatta, Louisiana at 10.0 km depth.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 14:37:52 UTC | 2.5mb_lg | 16 km WNW of Coushatta, Louisiana 32.053°, -93.510° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 3, 2026 at 14:37 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 16 km WNW of Coushatta, Louisiana. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 32.053°, -93.510°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
16 km WNW of Coushatta, Louisiana
2026-05-03
2026 Red River Parish, Louisiana Earthquake
2026-03-05
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Louisiana has low seismic activity. The northern part of the state could potentially feel effects from major earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
In 2026, Louisiana has recorded 18 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Louisiana in 2026 was a magnitude 4.9 event near 2026 Red River Parish, Louisiana Earthquake. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 1 in the last 30 days.
Louisiana has low seismic activity. The northern part of the state could potentially feel effects from major earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
Louisiana has a Low seismic risk level based on historical earthquake data and proximity to active fault lines.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 2.5 event near 16 km WNW of Coushatta, Louisiana.
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Louisiana region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Louisiana area was a magnitude 2.5 event that occurred 16 km WNW of Coushatta, Louisiana.
Louisiana has a low seismic risk level. Louisiana has low seismic activity. The northern part of the state could potentially feel effects from major earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.
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