Earthquake Risk in Indiana
Indiana has low to moderate seismic risk, primarily from the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone in the state's southwest corner. The region has produced earthquakes up to M5.4 historically, and southern Indiana communities near Evansville face the highest risk.
The largest earthquake recorded in Indiana was a magnitude 5.2 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois on April 18, 2008. Indiana has 33 notable earthquakes on record since 2004, with the most recent being a M2.6 on August 9, 2025.
Notable Earthquakes
33
Recorded in or near Indiana (since 2004)
Largest Earthquake
M5.2
7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois (Apr 2008)
Most Recent
M2.6
Aug 9, 2025
Notable Earthquakes
Significant earthquakes recorded in or near this state.
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 14.2 km | Apr 18, 2008 |
| M4.7 | 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 15.5 km | Apr 18, 2008 |
| M4.0 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 18.3 km | Apr 21, 2008 |
| M3.8 | Illinois-Indiana border region | 6.3 km | Jun 17, 2021 |
| M3.8 | 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 11.7 km | Sep 19, 2017 |
| M3.8 | 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana | 2.4 km | Sep 12, 2004 |
| M3.8 | 6 km SE of Greentown, Indiana | 5.0 km | Dec 30, 2010 |
| M3.7 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 13.0 km | Apr 25, 2008 |
| M3.6 | 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 18.6 km | Nov 20, 2012 |
| M3.4 | 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois | 16.2 km | Jun 5, 2008 |
| M3.3 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 14.3 km | May 1, 2008 |
| M3.2 | 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois | 1.0 km | Nov 4, 2013 |
| M3.1 | 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana | 10.7 km | May 10, 2012 |
| M3.1 | 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 18.3 km | Jul 18, 2008 |
| M3.1 | 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 11.8 km | Sep 9, 2017 |
| M3.0 | 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana | 4.7 km | Jan 26, 2012 |
| M2.9 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 14.6 km | Jun 24, 2008 |
| M2.8 | 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky | 33.6 km | Aug 20, 2015 |
| M2.8 | 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois | 16.2 km | Apr 20, 2008 |
| M2.8 | 6 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 14.5 km | Apr 19, 2008 |
| M2.8 | 9 km NNW of Shelbyville, Kentucky | 4.6 km | Oct 6, 2015 |
| M2.7 | 9 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois | 21.4 km | Sep 10, 2023 |
| M2.7 | 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 14.2 km | Apr 18, 2008 |
| M2.7 | 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 14.3 km | Apr 19, 2008 |
| M2.7 | 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana | 8.9 km | May 10, 2012 |
| M2.6 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 15.4 km | Apr 30, 2008 |
| M2.6 | 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | 18.3 km | Apr 24, 2008 |
| M2.6 | 7 km NNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois | 10.0 km | Apr 18, 2008 |
| M2.6 | 2 km ESE of Cynthiana, Indiana | 18.8 km | Aug 9, 2025 |
| M2.5 | 4 km ESE of Parkersburg, Illinois | 20.0 km | Jun 16, 2022 |
| M2.5 | 7 km ESE of Linden, Indiana | 6.1 km | Oct 31, 2023 |
| M2.5 | 5 km S of Hutsonville, Illinois | 3.2 km | Nov 28, 2007 |
| M2.5 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 18.3 km | Apr 18, 2008 |
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