# Latest Earthquakes near Independence

## Most Recent

Magnitude: 2.2 · Concord, Kentucky · 2 km SSE · Feb 27, 2026, 03:46 AM UTC · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/se60505108/>)

### Independence Activity Report · M1.5+

the area within 100 km of Independence

Past 24 Hours · 0

Past 7 Days · 0

Past 30 Days · 0

Past 365 Days · 3

Updated: Nov 15, 2026, 01:20 UTC

[Independence Activity Report](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/Kentucky/Independence/>)

Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Independence, Kentucky.

### Largest recorded earthquakes

Past 24 Hours · No events

Past 7 Days · No events

Past 30 Days · No events

2.5

Past 365 Days · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/us6000sas1/>)

Hillsboro, Ohio · 2 km NE

### Filtered Statistics

Total earthquakes

0

No data

Significant

0

No recent data

## Filtered Statistics

0 events

Past 30 Days · M2+

## Latest earthquakes in nearby cities

Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Independence, Kentucky.

[Cincinnati · 21 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/Ohio/Cincinnati/>)

[Lexington-Fayette · 100 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/Kentucky/Lexington-Fayette/>)

[Lexington · 106 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/Kentucky/Lexington/>)

[Louisville · 130 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/Kentucky/Louisville/>)

[Dayton · 96 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/Ohio/Dayton/>)

[Indianapolis · 166 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/Indiana/Indianapolis/>)

[Columbus · 174 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/Ohio/Columbus/>)

[Ironville · 170 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/Kentucky/Ironville/>)

[Springfield · 126 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/Ohio/Springfield/>)

[Muncie · 157 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/Indiana/Muncie/>)

[Bloomington · 173 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/Indiana/Bloomington/>)

[Fort Wayne · 248 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/Indiana/Fort%20Wayne/>)

## Common Questions about Earthquakes near Independence

### How often are earthquakes recorded in the Independence area?

No earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above were recorded in the area within 100 km of Independence in the past 7 days. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

### When was the last earthquake near Independence?

The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Independence had a magnitude of 2.2 and occurred on February 26, 2026 at 10:46 PM EST.

### How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Independence area?

Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Independence, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 2.5. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

### How far back does the earthquake data go?

The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.

Related tools

[Weather forecast for Independence](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/weather-forecast/US/Kentucky/Independence/>) [When will the ISS pass over Independence?](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/iss-tracker/US/Kentucky/Independence/>) [Current time in Independence](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/world-clock/US/Kentucky/Independence/>)

[Aurora Forecast](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/aurora-forecast/>)

Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Nov 15, 2026, 01:20 UTC.

Data sources:

- [USGS](<https://earthquake.usgs.gov/>) — [Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.](<https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/are-usgs-reportspublications-copyrighted>)
- [EMSC](<https://www.seismicportal.eu/>) — [Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under](<https://www.seismicportal.eu/terms.html>)[CC BY 4.0](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/>) [.](<https://www.seismicportal.eu/terms.html>)
- [JMA](<https://www.jma.go.jp/>) — [Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).](<https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/copyright.html>)
- [Geoscience Australia](<https://www.ga.gov.au/>) — [Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under](<https://www.ga.gov.au/copyright/copyright-attributing-material-sources-from-geoscience-australias-website>)[CC BY 4.0](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode>) [; the section 5 disclaimer applies.](<https://www.ga.gov.au/copyright/copyright-attributing-material-sources-from-geoscience-australias-website>)
- [GeoNet](<https://www.geonet.org.nz/>) — [We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.](<https://www.geonet.org.nz/policy>)
- [CENC / Wolfx](<https://wolfx.jp/docs/open-api/>) — [CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.](<https://wolfx.jp/legal/terms/>)
- [GFZ / GEOFON](<https://geofon.gfz.de/>) — [Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (](<https://geofon.gfz.de/eqinfo/faq/>)[CC BY 4.0](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/>) [).](<https://geofon.gfz.de/eqinfo/faq/>)

## Markdown

- [M2.2 Earthquake - 2 km SSE of Concord, Kentucky](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/se60505108.md>)

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