Earthquake Risk in Louisville, KY
Louisville is a city of approximately 628k residents in Kentucky. Use the search tool below to get a detailed earthquake risk report for any address in the Louisville area, or browse the earthquake activity data below to understand the seismic context of this region.
There are 68 notable earthquakes recorded within 200 km of Louisville. The largest was a magnitude 5.2 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois on April 18, 2008. The nearest was 44 km away.
Notable Earthquakes Near Louisville
Significant earthquakes recorded within 200 km.
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 187 km | 14.2 km | Apr 18, 2008 |
| M5.2 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 187 km | 14.2 km | Apr 18, 2008 |
| M5.2 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 187 km | 14.2 km | Apr 18, 2008 |
| M4.7 | 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 185 km | 15.5 km | Apr 18, 2008 |
| M4.7 | 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 185 km | 15.5 km | Apr 18, 2008 |
| M4.7 | 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 185 km | 15.5 km | Apr 18, 2008 |
| M4.0 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 186 km | 18.3 km | Apr 21, 2008 |
| M4.0 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 186 km | 18.3 km | Apr 21, 2008 |
| M4.0 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 186 km | 18.3 km | Apr 21, 2008 |
| M3.8 | 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 189 km | 11.7 km | Sep 19, 2017 |
| M3.8 | 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 189 km | 11.7 km | Sep 19, 2017 |
| M3.8 | 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana | 151 km | 2.4 km | Sep 12, 2004 |
| M3.8 | 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 189 km | 11.7 km | Sep 19, 2017 |
| M3.7 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 186 km | 13.0 km | Apr 25, 2008 |
| M3.7 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 186 km | 13.0 km | Apr 25, 2008 |
| M3.7 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 186 km | 13.0 km | Apr 25, 2008 |
| M3.6 | 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 188 km | 18.6 km | Nov 20, 2012 |
| M3.6 | 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 188 km | 18.6 km | Nov 20, 2012 |
| M3.6 | 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 188 km | 18.6 km | Nov 20, 2012 |
| M3.4 | 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois | 183 km | 16.2 km | Jun 5, 2008 |
| M3.4 | 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois | 183 km | 16.2 km | Jun 5, 2008 |
| M3.3 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 185 km | 14.3 km | May 1, 2008 |
| M3.3 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 185 km | 14.3 km | May 1, 2008 |
| M3.1 | 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana | 160 km | 10.7 km | May 10, 2012 |
| M3.1 | 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 187 km | 18.3 km | Jul 18, 2008 |
| M3.1 | 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana | 160 km | 10.7 km | May 10, 2012 |
| M3.1 | 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 187 km | 18.3 km | Jul 18, 2008 |
| M3.1 | 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky | 132 km | 6.8 km | Dec 28, 2025 |
| M3.1 | 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 189 km | 11.8 km | Sep 9, 2017 |
| M3.1 | 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 189 km | 11.8 km | Sep 9, 2017 |
| M3.0 | 2 km E of Manchester, Ohio | 196 km | 14.5 km | Dec 12, 2021 |
| M3.0 | 2 km E of Manchester, Ohio | 196 km | 14.5 km | Dec 12, 2021 |
| M3.0 | 2 km E of Manchester, Ohio | 196 km | 14.5 km | Dec 12, 2021 |
| M3.0 | 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky | 159 km | 0.5 km | May 30, 2023 |
| M2.9 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 185 km | 14.6 km | Jun 24, 2008 |
| M2.9 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 185 km | 14.6 km | Jun 24, 2008 |
| M2.8 | 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky | 85 km | 33.6 km | Aug 20, 2015 |
| M2.8 | 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky | 85 km | 33.6 km | Aug 20, 2015 |
| M2.8 | 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois | 183 km | 16.2 km | Apr 20, 2008 |
| M2.8 | 6 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 188 km | 14.5 km | Apr 19, 2008 |
| M2.8 | 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois | 183 km | 16.2 km | Apr 20, 2008 |
| M2.8 | 6 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 188 km | 14.5 km | Apr 19, 2008 |
| M2.8 | 9 km NNW of Shelbyville, Kentucky | 44 km | 4.6 km | Oct 6, 2015 |
| M2.8 | 6 km ENE of Germantown, Kentucky | 169 km | 13.6 km | Dec 17, 2017 |
| M2.8 | 9 km NNW of Shelbyville, Kentucky | 44 km | 4.6 km | Oct 6, 2015 |
| M2.8 | 6 km ENE of Germantown, Kentucky | 169 km | 13.6 km | Dec 17, 2017 |
| M2.8 | 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky | 114 km | 29.7 km | May 11, 2025 |
| M2.7 | 9 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois | 194 km | 21.4 km | Sep 10, 2023 |
| M2.7 | 9 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois | 194 km | 21.4 km | Sep 10, 2023 |
| M2.7 | 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 186 km | 14.2 km | Apr 18, 2008 |