Michigan Earthquakes — USGS Seismic Activity (Past 7 Days)
Live data
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The current reading for this indicator updates live on the
Michigan Gateway dashboard.
The data feed below is fetched from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program via the
public /api/quakes endpoint.
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What this means
Michigan sits on a relatively stable part of the North American plate, but small earthquakes (magnitude 1.5–3.5) happen regularly across the state and the surrounding Great Lakes region. Most are imperceptible; a magnitude 4+ quake might rattle windows. Damaging earthquakes (M5+) are rare but not impossible — the last was 1947.
What you can do
- For any quake you feel, file a Did You Feel It? report at https://earthquake.usgs.gov/data/dyfi/
- If a strong quake hits: drop, cover, hold on. Stay away from windows.
- Check gas lines, water heaters, and chimneys after any quake M3 or higher in your area.
- Sign up for USGS Earthquake Notifications at https://earthquake.usgs.gov/ens/
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