Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Ruston
In the last 30 days there were 0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Ruston, Louisiana, and 0 in the last 24 hours. None was recorded in that period.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days0
- Last year20
- Last 5 years28
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Ruston
20 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ruston in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 10.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Ruston
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Nothing at this magnitude was recorded here in this period. Quiet stretches are normal for most places.
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Ruston, answered
Was there an earthquake in Ruston today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Ruston in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Ruston?
Over the last five years there were 28 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ruston, an average of 5.6 a year. 20 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 257% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Ruston in five years?
A magnitude 4.9 on Mar 5, 2026, 11:30 UTC, 89 km (55 mi) SW of Ruston, at a depth of 2 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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