Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Pocatello
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Pocatello, Idaho, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.9, 99 km (62 mi) ESE of Pocatello, on 2026-10-16.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year11
- Last 5 years32
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Pocatello
16 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Pocatello in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Pocatello
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | 7 km W of Bennington, Idaho | 99 km / 62 mi | depth -3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Pocatello, answered
Was there an earthquake in Pocatello today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Pocatello in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Pocatello?
Over the last five years there were 32 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Pocatello, an average of 6.4 a year. 11 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 72% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Pocatello in five years?
A magnitude 3.8 on May 15, 2026, 11:05 UTC, 99 km (62 mi) ESE of Pocatello, at a depth of 1 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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