Earthquakes in Illinois
Latest earthquakes in Illinois, United States: 0 in the last 24 hours, 1 in the last 30 days. Updated Nov 10, 2026 00:30 UTC.
Earthquakes, last 30 days1
Strongest2.6
9 km WSW of Equality, Illinois
25 days ago
Most recent25 days ago
M2.6 · 9 km WSW of Equality, Illinois
0Last 24 hours
0Last 7 days
1Last 30 days
0M4+ in 30 d
0M5+ in 30 d
Each circle is an earthquake. Bigger and redder = stronger. Tap a circle for details.
Magnitude<33–44–55–66+AgeLast hourLast 24 hOlder
Recent earthquakes in Illinois
| Mag | Location | When |
|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 9 km WSW of Equality, Illinois | 25 days ago Oct 16, 2026 08:25 UTC |
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