Earthquake Risk in Mississippi

Mississippi has low to moderate seismic risk, primarily in its northwestern corner near the New Madrid Seismic Zone. The Mississippi Embayment's deep, soft sediments can amplify ground shaking from distant earthquakes, making cities like Tupelo and the Delta region more vulnerable.

The largest earthquake recorded in Mississippi was a magnitude 3.7 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi on January 8, 2019. Mississippi has 15 notable earthquakes on record since 2004, with the most recent being a M3.0 on March 15, 2025.