Earthquakes in Kentucky

Kentucky lies within reach of the New Madrid Seismic Zone, the most active earthquake region in the central U.S. Most events are small, but the zone is capable of major earthquakes, and the soft river-valley soils amplify and prolong their shaking.

This page tracks live USGS seismic activity across Kentucky — 2 cities including Louisville, Lexington-Fayette. The map and list above update continuously; open any city for a closer view with its own recent-quake and felt-radius detail.