Latest Earthquakes near Rapid City
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Rapid City, South Dakota.
Rapid City Activity Report
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Common Questions about Earthquakes near Rapid City
Is Rapid City in an earthquake-prone area?
Rapid City and the surrounding South Dakota region may experience seismic activity of varying strength. The map above helps you review nearby recent events and get a quick sense of local seismic patterns.
When was the last earthquake near Rapid City?
Use the filters above to check the latest earthquakes near Rapid City. The past-hour, past-day, and past-7-day views are especially helpful if you are monitoring current activity.
What is the largest earthquake recorded near Rapid City?
Switch to a wider custom date range to look further back in the archive. That makes it much easier to identify the strongest historical earthquakes around Rapid City.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our broader archive reaches back to 1900. To keep performance stable, the visible list is capped at the 2000 most relevant events for your current filters.
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. Data sources: USGS / EMSC / JMA / Geoscience Australia / GeoNet.