Over the past 30 days, Missouri 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). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 1 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 2.6 event near 12 km E of Williamsville, Missouri at 4.8 km depth, which drew 1 felt report from the public.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-05-29 2026-05-29 03:58:44 UTC | 2.6md | 12 km E of Williamsville, Missouri 36.980°, -90.406° | 4.8 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 29, 2026 at 03:58 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 12 km E of Williamsville, Missouri. At a depth of just 4.8 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 36.980°, -90.406°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
12 km E of Williamsville, Missouri
2026-05-29
3 km NW of Marston, Missouri
2026-03-02
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
The New Madrid Seismic Zone crosses southeastern Missouri, making it vulnerable to significant earthquakes. The 1811-1812 earthquakes were felt across the eastern United States.
In 2026, Missouri has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Missouri in 2026 was a magnitude 2.8 event near Marston, Missouri. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 1 in the last 30 days.
The New Madrid Seismic Zone crosses southeastern Missouri, making it vulnerable to significant earthquakes. The 1811-1812 earthquakes were felt across the eastern United States.
Missouri has a Moderate 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 2.6 event near 12 km E of Williamsville, Missouri.
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Missouri region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Missouri area was a magnitude 2.6 event that occurred 12 km E of Williamsville, Missouri.
Yes, Missouri is located near major fault systems including the new madrid. These faults contribute to the seismic activity in the region.
Missouri has a moderate seismic risk level. The New Madrid Seismic Zone crosses southeastern Missouri, making it vulnerable to significant earthquakes. The 1811-1812 earthquakes were felt across the eastern United States.
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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