Earthquake Risk in Chicago, IL
Chicago is a city of approximately 2.7 million residents in Illinois. Use the search tool below to get a detailed earthquake risk report for any address in the Chicago area, or browse the earthquake activity data below to understand the seismic context of this region.
There are 9 notable earthquakes recorded within 200 km of Chicago. The largest was a magnitude 4.2 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois on June 28, 2004. The nearest was 18 km away.
Notable Earthquakes Near Chicago
Significant earthquakes recorded within 200 km.
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois | 115 km | 10.0 km | Jun 28, 2004 |
| M4.2 | 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan | 186 km | 4.5 km | May 2, 2015 |
| M3.8 | 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois | 73 km | 10.0 km | Feb 10, 2010 |
| M3.6 | 1 km SSW of Standard, Illinois | 148 km | 5.7 km | Nov 15, 2023 |
| M3.2 | 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois | 18 km | 1.0 km | Nov 4, 2013 |
| M3.0 | 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana | 181 km | 4.7 km | Jan 26, 2012 |
| M2.9 | 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois | 70 km | 6.0 km | Mar 25, 2015 |
| M2.9 | 21 km ENE of Kenilworth, Illinois | 35 km | 5.0 km | Jul 8, 2026 |
| M2.6 | 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois | 74 km | 5.0 km | Jun 10, 2013 |