Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Rapid City
In the last 30 days there were 0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Rapid City, South Dakota, 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 year0
- Last 5 years5
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Rapid City
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Rapid City in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 1.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Rapid City
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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 Rapid City, answered
Was there an earthquake in Rapid City today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Rapid City in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Rapid City?
Over the last five years there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Rapid City, an average of 1.0 a year. 0 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 100% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Rapid City in five years?
A magnitude 3.6 on Mar 9, 2025, 03:14 UTC, 45 km (28 mi) S of Rapid City, at a depth of 5 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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