Ohio earthquakes
Between Oct 28, 2025 and Oct 28, 2026, the USGS recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in or near Ohio. The largest was M 2.9, 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio, on Mar 5, 2026. 0 happened in the past 7 days.
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Past 7 days
Updated Oct 28, 2026, 6:27 AM EDT (USGS snapshot)
No M 2.5+ earthquakes in or near Ohio in the past 7 days.
By size, past year
M 2.5–2.9
3
M 3–3.9
0
M 4–4.9
0
M 5–5.9
0
M 6+
0
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Latest 50 earthquakes (M 2.5+)
| Magnitude | Location | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M 2.9 | 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio | 236 days ago | 4.9 km |
| M 2.5 | 2 km NE of Hillsboro, Ohio | 248 days ago | 11.3 km |
| M 2.7 | 4 km ENE of North Madison, Ohio | 295 days ago | 5.0 km |
Largest of the past year
| Magnitude | Location | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M 2.9 | 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio | 236 days ago | 4.9 km |
| M 2.7 | 4 km ENE of North Madison, Ohio | 295 days ago | 5.0 km |
| M 2.5 | 2 km NE of Hillsboro, Ohio | 248 days ago | 11.3 km |
Month by month
| Month | Quakes |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
Source: USGS ComCat via the FDSN event web service, snapshot Oct 28, 2026. Matched by the USGS place name.
River gauges in Ohio
- Ohio River at Cincinnati, OH · 27.19 ft · 34,400 cfs
- Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (upper), OH · 13.13 ft
- Muskingum River at Beverly, OH · 15.24 ft · 2,330 cfs
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