Earthquake Risk in Durham, NC
Durham is a city of approximately 284,000 residents in North Carolina. Use the search tool below to get a detailed earthquake risk report for any address in the Durham 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 Durham. The largest was a magnitude 3.7 7 km W of Rowland, North Carolina on September 25, 2006. The nearest was 167 km away.
Notable Earthquakes Near Durham
Significant earthquakes recorded within 200 km.
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.7 | 7 km W of Rowland, North Carolina | 167 km | 5.0 km | Sep 25, 2006 |
| M3.1 | 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia | 186 km | 9.9 km | May 22, 2014 |
| M3.0 | 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia | 171 km | 12.9 km | May 16, 2009 |
| M3.0 | 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia | 168 km | 8.0 km | May 6, 2025 |
| M2.7 | 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia | 182 km | 0.1 km | Jul 6, 2023 |
| M2.7 | 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia | 174 km | 0.0 km | Nov 25, 2009 |
| M2.7 | 3 km NE of Dillwyn, Virginia | 179 km | 7.5 km | Nov 4, 2015 |
| M2.6 | Virginia-North Carolina border region | 184 km | 3.9 km | Jul 8, 2023 |
| M2.6 | 4 km N of Lafayette, Virginia | 184 km | 12.4 km | Sep 27, 2021 |