Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Newton
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Newton, Kansas, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.6, 76 km (47 mi) NNW of Newton, on 2026-10-08.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year7
- Last 5 years94
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Newton
21 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Newton in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Aug 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Newton
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Newton, answered
Was there an earthquake in Newton today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Newton in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Newton?
Over the last five years there were 94 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Newton, an average of 19 a year. 7 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 63% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Newton in five years?
A magnitude 4.3 on Dec 8, 2021, 13:45 UTC, 68 km (42 mi) N of Newton, at a depth of 3 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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