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Earthquakes Near Boston, Massachusetts 02118 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 02118 Updated just now

No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Boston in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Boston, Massachusetts

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Boston, Massachusetts in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 02118 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 Boston, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Boston, Massachusetts

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Boston and the surrounding 02118 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds — no manual earthquake watch required.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Boston

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Strongest in last 24hr None detected
Last felt M4.0+ 804 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Boston

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

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📈 Earthquake History — Boston

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Boston has recorded 115 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.4 on Jun 23, 2010, located 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada. On average, the area experiences approximately 17 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 115 events

Past 3 Months
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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude051015011'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 11 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2012: 2 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2022: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 11 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2025: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
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Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05101505.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 8 events, Energy: 893.2k2007: 7 events, Energy: 150.7k2008: 5 events, Energy: 60.7k2009: 11 events, Energy: 241.6k2010: 9 events, Energy: 545.1k2011: 8 events, Energy: 128.5k2012: 3 events, Energy: 11.2M2013: 3 events, Energy: 23.8k2014: 2 events, Energy: 15.2k2015: 5 events, Energy: 126.5k2016: 4 events, Energy: 40.6k2018: 3 events, Energy: 33.7k2019: 4 events, Energy: 53.1k2020: 6 events, Energy: 522.3k2021: 2 events, Energy: 30.3k2022: 9 events, Energy: 120.8k2023: 7 events, Energy: 152.2k2024: 12 events, Energy: 16.4M2025: 6 events, Energy: 571.1k2026: 1 events, Energy: 5.6k
Largest Recorded
M5.4
29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada
Jun 23, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.2
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.4 Jun 23, 2010
29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada
M5.1 May 17, 2013
20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada
M4.8 Apr 5, 2024
2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake
M4.7 Oct 16, 2012
5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine
M4.6 Jan 15, 2019
220 km SE of Ocean City, Maryland
M4.5 Apr 12, 2012
207 km S of Shelburne, Canada
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Boston, Massachusetts

What Boston 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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🏢 About Alertra

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 Boston. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Boston, Massachusetts

Was there an earthquake in Boston today?

No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Boston in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Boston in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Boston?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 02118. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Boston.

What is the earthquake history for Boston, Massachusetts?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Boston area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 02118.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Boston?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 02118. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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