Earthquake Risk in Louisiana
Louisiana has low seismic risk overall, though the northern part of the state can feel effects from the New Madrid Seismic Zone. The state's soft alluvial soils along the Mississippi River can amplify ground shaking from distant earthquakes.
The largest earthquake recorded in Louisiana was a magnitude 4.9 2026 Red River Parish, Louisiana Earthquake on March 5, 2026. Louisiana has 49 notable earthquakes on record since 2004, with the most recent being a M2.6 on August 24, 2026.
Notable Earthquakes
49
Recorded in or near Louisiana (since 2004)
Largest Earthquake
M4.9
2026 Red River Parish, Louisiana Earthquake (Mar 2026)
Most Recent
M2.6
Aug 24, 2026
Notable Earthquakes
Significant earthquakes recorded in or near this state.
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 2026 Red River Parish, Louisiana Earthquake | 2.5 km | Mar 5, 2026 |
| M4.4 | 3 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Mar 9, 2026 |
| M4.1 | 2 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 6.1 km | Mar 9, 2026 |
| M3.6 | 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana | 8.9 km | Jan 27, 2024 |
| M3.5 | 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Jan 18, 2025 |
| M3.4 | 2 km WNW of Coushatta, Louisiana | 8.1 km | Aug 21, 2026 |
| M3.2 | 6 km WNW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.9 km | Mar 9, 2026 |
| M3.2 | 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas | 8.7 km | Aug 22, 2025 |
| M3.2 | 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana | 5.4 km | Apr 16, 2021 |
| M3.2 | 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | 5.0 km | Jun 29, 2015 |
| M3.2 | 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | 5.0 km | May 3, 2015 |
| M3.1 | 3 km W of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.6 km | Mar 9, 2026 |
| M3.1 | 9 km WNW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Jan 8, 2026 |
| M3.1 | 3 km NNW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Jan 8, 2026 |
| M3.1 | 7 km S of Mooringsport, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Dec 20, 2024 |
| M3.1 | 2 km S of Mooringsport, Louisiana | 5.5 km | Dec 19, 2024 |
| M3.0 | 4 km WNW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Mar 9, 2026 |
| M3.0 | 8 km W of Huxley, Texas | 7.5 km | Aug 21, 2025 |
| M3.0 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | 10.0 km | Mar 15, 2025 |
| M3.0 | 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana | 9.5 km | Jan 6, 2025 |
| M3.0 | 4 km SSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Nov 13, 2022 |
| M3.0 | 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Apr 1, 2021 |
| M3.0 | 9 km ESE of French Settlement, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Dec 20, 2005 |
| M3.0 | 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi | 5.0 km | May 3, 2015 |
| M3.0 | 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana | 0.4 km | Aug 2, 2010 |
| M2.9 | 6 km NNW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Mar 5, 2026 |
| M2.9 | 3 km W of Edgefield, Louisiana | 10.0 km | Feb 24, 2026 |
| M2.9 | 12 km E of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Dec 27, 2025 |
| M2.8 | 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Jan 9, 2024 |
| M2.8 | 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Jan 11, 2024 |
| M2.8 | Mississippi | 5.0 km | Aug 9, 2019 |
| M2.7 | 2 km N of Coushatta, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Dec 11, 2025 |
| M2.7 | 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Apr 23, 2024 |
| M2.7 | 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Apr 26, 2024 |
| M2.7 | 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Jan 19, 2024 |
| M2.7 | 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Jan 19, 2024 |
| M2.6 | 11 km ENE of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana | 6.4 km | Aug 24, 2026 |
| M2.6 | 11 km W of Coushatta, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Apr 9, 2026 |
| M2.6 | 13 km W of Powhatan, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Mar 11, 2026 |
| M2.6 | 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Jan 22, 2026 |
| M2.6 | 13 km WNW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Dec 5, 2025 |
| M2.6 | 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Apr 13, 2024 |
| M2.6 | 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi | 5.0 km | Aug 17, 2015 |
| M2.5 | 15 km E of Mansfield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | May 3, 2026 |
| M2.5 | 4 km NW of Coushatta, Louisiana | 9.4 km | Apr 18, 2026 |
| M2.5 | 14 km ENE of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Mar 10, 2026 |
| M2.5 | 3 km W of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Mar 9, 2026 |
| M2.5 | 5 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Jan 11, 2026 |
| M2.5 | 12 km SE of Canton, Mississippi | 5.0 km | Nov 28, 2024 |
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