Earthquake Risk in Lincoln, NE
Lincoln is a city of approximately 292k residents in Nebraska. Use the search tool below to get a detailed earthquake risk report for any address in the Lincoln area, or browse the earthquake activity data below to understand the seismic context of this region.
There are 32 notable earthquakes recorded within 200 km of Lincoln. The largest was a magnitude 4.1 5 km ESE of Cowles, Nebraska on March 1, 2026. The nearest was 65 km away.
Notable Earthquakes Near Lincoln
Significant earthquakes recorded within 200 km.
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 5 km ESE of Cowles, Nebraska | 160 km | 5.0 km | Mar 1, 2026 |
| M3.8 | 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska | 154 km | 3.0 km | Jul 17, 2022 |
| M3.7 | 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas | 169 km | 5.0 km | Jun 12, 2017 |
| M3.7 | 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | 172 km | 5.0 km | Jun 12, 2017 |
| M3.6 | 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska | 84 km | 5.0 km | Dec 17, 2009 |
| M3.6 | 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas | 163 km | 5.0 km | May 6, 2021 |
| M3.6 | 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | 172 km | 5.0 km | Jun 13, 2017 |
| M3.6 | 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska | 84 km | 5.0 km | Dec 17, 2009 |
| M3.5 | 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa | 99 km | 5.0 km | Jul 16, 2004 |
| M3.5 | Kansas | 188 km | 5.0 km | Aug 9, 2021 |
| M3.5 | 10 km NNE of Guide Rock, Nebraska | 153 km | 5.0 km | Dec 10, 2023 |
| M3.5 | 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa | 99 km | 5.0 km | Jul 16, 2004 |
| M3.4 | Nebraska | 155 km | 10.0 km | Sep 18, 2023 |
| M3.3 | 4 km E of Octavia, Nebraska | 65 km | 4.9 km | Nov 18, 2010 |
| M2.9 | 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska | 153 km | 10.0 km | Aug 22, 2023 |
| M2.9 | 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska | 154 km | 5.0 km | Jul 1, 2023 |
| M2.9 | 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska | 156 km | 10.0 km | Mar 17, 2023 |
| M2.9 | 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska | 79 km | 5.0 km | Jan 6, 2014 |
| M2.8 | 7 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska | 156 km | 9.6 km | Feb 24, 2025 |
| M2.8 | 3 km W of Harvard, Nebraska | 123 km | 9.6 km | Nov 21, 2024 |
| M2.8 | 11 km SSW of Lawrence, Nebraska | 152 km | 5.0 km | Dec 9, 2023 |
| M2.8 | 9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska | 155 km | 10.0 km | Sep 19, 2023 |
| M2.7 | 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska | 159 km | 5.0 km | Feb 5, 2025 |
| M2.7 | 11 km SSW of Lawrence, Nebraska | 152 km | 5.0 km | Dec 7, 2022 |
| M2.6 | 8 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska | 156 km | 5.0 km | Mar 2, 2026 |
| M2.6 | 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska | 157 km | 8.2 km | Mar 1, 2026 |
| M2.6 | 10 km E of Cowles, Nebraska | 154 km | 7.8 km | Sep 19, 2023 |
| M2.5 | 5 km ESE of Cowles, Nebraska | 160 km | 5.0 km | Mar 12, 2026 |
| M2.5 | 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska | 153 km | 10.0 km | Mar 17, 2024 |
| M2.5 | 10 km SSW of Lawrence, Nebraska | 152 km | 9.3 km | Sep 3, 2023 |
| M2.5 | 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska | 153 km | 10.0 km | Aug 20, 2023 |
| M2.5 | 10 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska | 153 km | 10.0 km | Aug 22, 2023 |