This page updates automatically using USGS earthquake data.
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 2.4 | 4 km NNE of Valier, Illinois | 17.9 km | 2026-09-14 11:47:58 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 15.5 km | 2008-04-18 15:14:17 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.2 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | 14.3 km | 2008-04-18 09:36:59 UTC | View event → |
This hub groups events associated with Illinois in the Quake Pulse dataset, combining current observations and available historical records.
Regional counts depend on network coverage and on how event locations are described. They should be used as an exploratory indicator, not a probability forecast.
Use the event list, the 3D globe and the historical statistics together to understand the local context.
Guides, explainers and practical reading to go beyond the live data.
Magnitude is only one part of the story. Depth, distance, local ground conditions and building vulnerability help explain why shaking can differ so much from one earthquake to another.
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Earthquake-resistant design is not about making buildings immovable. It is about controlling forces, deformation and failure so people have a much better chance of staying safe.
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Early-warning systems detect an earthquake after it starts and try to send an alert before the strongest shaking arrives. The difference between warning and prediction matters.
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