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Earthquakes in Michigan
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, 0 in the last 7 days and 0 of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 30 days · Updated 10/27/2026, 9:31 AM PT
Not an official warning; USGS revises quake reports. In an emergency, call 911.
- Last 24 hours
- 0
- Last 7 days
- 0
- M2.5+ last 30 days
- 0
- Largest past year
- M2.7
Latest earthquakes in Michigan
All magnitudes, newest first. Times are local.
Biggest in the past year
By county
Magnitude 2.5+ in the past year, epicenters on land
What the magnitude means
- Under 2.5Usually not felt. Recorded by seismographs. Millions happen each year.
- 2.5 to 3.9Often felt, little damage. Feels like a passing truck. Hanging objects may swing.
- 4.0 to 4.9Light. Noticeable shaking indoors, rattling dishes. Damage is rare.
- 5.0 to 5.9Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures near the epicenter.
- 6.0 to 6.9Strong. Can be destructive in populated areas up to about 100 miles across.
- 7.0 and upMajor to great. Serious damage over large areas. A few happen worldwide each year.
Frequently asked questions
- Was there an earthquake in Michigan today?
- No earthquakes were recorded in Michigan in the last 24 hours.
- What was the biggest earthquake in Michigan this year?
- The largest in the past 12 months was magnitude 2.7, 5 mi N of Maybee, Michigan, on 05/04/2026, 2:32 PM PT.
- Where does this data come from?
- From the U.S. Geological Survey's real-time earthquake feeds. We check every 15 minutes, and magnitudes may be revised after review.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program · Last updated 10/27/2026