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Earthquakes Near Toa Alta, Puerto Rico 00953 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 00953 Updated just now

21 small earthquakes nearby today, including 4 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Toa Alta, Puerto Rico

21 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 00953 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 Toa Alta, 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 — Toa Alta

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 32 / 100

Some seismic activity near Toa Alta. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 21
Closest to you M3.0, 37 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.3, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 2 days ago
Tracking Area
Toa Alta
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 21 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Toa Alta

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
M3.3 		Light shaking 110 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico 79 mi 10:15 PM Details →
M3.1 		Light shaking 75 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico 54 mi 2:31 AM Details →
M3.1 		Light shaking 12 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico 43 mi 7:56 PM Details →
M3.0 		Light shaking 6 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico 37 mi 7:53 AM Details →
M3.0 		Rarely felt 58 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico 71 mi 2:42 AM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 2 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico 52 mi 4:31 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 54 mi 10:46 PM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 3 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico 53 mi 12:13 AM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 11 km N of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico 47 mi 5:18 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 3 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico 52 mi 8:08 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 54 mi 5:46 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 4 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico 53 mi 2:47 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 4 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico 54 mi 11:00 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 54 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 3 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico 53 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 1 km S of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico 51 mi 6:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico 54 mi 6:38 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 54 mi 2:04 AM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 3 km WNW of Fuig, Puerto Rico 53 mi 5:18 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico 54 mi 7:31 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 54 mi 5:16 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Toa Alta

Since 2019 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Toa Alta has recorded 19,888 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 2862 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
2
MAX M3.2
Tue
2
MAX M3.4
Wed
4
MAX M3.4
Thu
5
MAX M3.7
Fri
18
MAX M4.8
Sat
10
MAX M3.4
Sun
4
MAX M3.1
Since 2019 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 19888 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02k4k6k8k050100150200'20'22'24'262019: 1,625 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2020: 6,966 (M2.5–4), 168 (M4+)2021: 2,423 (M2.5–4), 68 (M4+)2022: 1,938 (M2.5–4), 85 (M4+)2023: 2,030 (M2.5–4), 105 (M4+)2024: 1,590 (M2.5–4), 67 (M4+)2025: 1,429 (M2.5–4), 63 (M4+)2026: 1,258 (M2.5–4), 53 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02k4k6k8k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'20'22'24'262019: 1,645 events, Energy: 213.8M2020: 7,134 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 2,491 events, Energy: 582.9M2022: 2,023 events, Energy: 628.5M2023: 2,135 events, Energy: 983.9M2024: 1,657 events, Energy: 618.4M2025: 1,492 events, Energy: 2.0B2026: 1,311 events, Energy: 457.3M
Largest Recorded
M6.4
4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico
Jan 7, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
283.9
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
61 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda
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
M5.8 Jan 6, 2020
14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Toa Alta, Puerto Rico

What Toa Alta 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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Earthquake FAQ — Toa Alta, Puerto Rico

Was there an earthquake in Toa Alta today?

21 small earthquakes nearby today, including 4 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Toa Alta in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Toa Alta?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 00953. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Toa Alta.

What is the earthquake history for Toa Alta, Puerto Rico?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Toa Alta area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 00953.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Toa Alta?

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