Earthquake Risk in Vermont
Vermont has low seismic risk but experiences occasional small earthquakes. The state is part of a seismically active zone in northern New England, and the Champlain Valley has slightly elevated hazard. Events up to M4+ have been recorded historically.
The largest earthquake recorded in Vermont was a magnitude 3.1 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire on September 26, 2010. Vermont has 9 notable earthquakes on record since 2004, with the most recent being a M2.6 on June 18, 2024.
Notable Earthquakes
9
Recorded in or near Vermont (since 2004)
Largest Earthquake
M3.1
2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire (Sep 2010)
Most Recent
M2.6
Jun 18, 2024
Notable Earthquakes
Significant earthquakes recorded in or near this state.
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | 5.0 km | Sep 26, 2010 |
| M2.9 | 10 km ENE of Ticonderoga, New York | 8.2 km | Oct 10, 2006 |
| M2.8 | 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont | 7.8 km | May 14, 2007 |
| M2.8 | 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire | 7.3 km | Mar 21, 2016 |
| M2.6 | 3 km NNE of Holderness, New Hampshire | 6.5 km | Mar 21, 2007 |
| M2.6 | New Hampshire | 4.0 km | Oct 11, 2013 |
| M2.6 | 3 km SE of Haverhill, New Hampshire | 8.2 km | Jun 18, 2024 |
| M2.5 | 4 km NE of Newbury, Vermont | 0.2 km | Jul 8, 2011 |
| M2.5 | 6 km NNE of Holderness, New Hampshire | 9.4 km | Jan 3, 2011 |
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