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 42 notable earthquakes on record since 2004, with the most recent being a M2.6 on March 11, 2026.
Notable Earthquakes
42
Recorded in or near Louisiana (since 2004)
Largest Earthquake
M4.9
2026 Red River Parish, Louisiana Earthquake (Mar 2026)
Most Recent
M2.6
Mar 11, 2026
Notable Earthquakes
Significant earthquakes recorded in or near this state.
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 2026 Red River Parish, Louisiana Earthquake | 11.1 km | Mar 5, 2026 |
| M4.4 | 5 km WNW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 11.1 km | Mar 9, 2026 |
| M4.0 | 2 km WSW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 11.8 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 |
| M3.2 | 4 km WSW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 9.4 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 | 6 km WNW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 8.4 km | Mar 9, 2026 |
| M3.1 | 10 km WNW of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Jan 8, 2026 |
| M3.1 | 5 km NW 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 | 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 | 12 km E of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Dec 27, 2025 |
| M2.8 | 11 km WNW of Coushatta, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Feb 24, 2026 |
| 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 W of Powhatan, Louisiana | 10.0 km | Mar 11, 2026 |
| M2.6 | 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Jan 22, 2026 |
| M2.6 | 8 km W of Edgefield, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Jan 11, 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 | 5 km SSW of Coushatta, Louisiana | 5.0 km | Mar 9, 2026 |
| M2.5 | 12 km SE of Canton, Mississippi | 5.0 km | Nov 28, 2024 |
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