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Earthquakes Near Orocovis, Puerto Rico 00720 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 00720 Updated just now

2 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Orocovis, Puerto Rico

2 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Orocovis, Puerto Rico in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 00720 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Orocovis, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Orocovis

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near Orocovis. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 2
Closest to you M2.2, 39 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 10 days ago
Tracking Area
Orocovis
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 2 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Orocovis

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 39 mi 6:03 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 39 mi 5:42 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Orocovis

Since 2019 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Orocovis has recorded 19,884 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2019. The largest was a M6.4 on Jan 7, 2020, located 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico. On average, the area experiences approximately 2897 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
7
MAX M3.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.8
Mon
2
MAX M3.2
Tue
1
MAX M3.3
Wed
9
MAX M3.5
Thu
2
MAX M3.1
Fri
0
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Since 2019 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 19884 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02k4k6k8k050100150200'20'22'24'262019: 2,141 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2020: 6,966 (M2.5–4), 167 (M4+)2021: 2,423 (M2.5–4), 68 (M4+)2022: 1,936 (M2.5–4), 85 (M4+)2023: 2,030 (M2.5–4), 105 (M4+)2024: 1,590 (M2.5–4), 68 (M4+)2025: 1,429 (M2.5–4), 63 (M4+)2026: 749 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02k4k6k8k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'20'22'24'262019: 2,175 events, Energy: 1.3B2020: 7,133 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 2,491 events, Energy: 582.9M2022: 2,021 events, Energy: 628.0M2023: 2,135 events, Energy: 983.9M2024: 1,658 events, Energy: 621.3M2025: 1,492 events, Energy: 2.0B2026: 779 events, Energy: 240.4M
Largest Recorded
M6.4
4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico
Jan 7, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
340.1
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M6.4 Jan 7, 2020
4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico
M6.1 Jan 20, 2023
40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe
M6.0 May 16, 2026
60 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda
M6.0 Sep 24, 2019
67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
M5.9 Jan 11, 2020
5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
M5.9 Feb 25, 2025
102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Orocovis, Puerto Rico

What Orocovis residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

🛡️ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

🚪 Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

✓ 1 gallon of water per person per day
✓ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
✓ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
✓ Flashlight and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit
✓ Whistle to signal for help
✓ N95 dust masks
✓ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
✓ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
✓ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like Orocovis. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Orocovis, Puerto Rico

Was there an earthquake in Orocovis today?

2 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Orocovis in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Orocovis?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 00720. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Orocovis.

What is the earthquake history for Orocovis, Puerto Rico?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Orocovis area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 00720.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Orocovis?

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