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Earthquakes Near Island Falls, Maine 04747 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 04747 Updated just now

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 196 miles away. Review details below.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Island Falls, Maine

1 earthquake has been recorded within 250 miles of Island Falls, Maine in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 04747 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 Island Falls, 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 — Island Falls

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 44 / 100

Above-average activity near Island Falls. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 1
Closest to you M4.4, 196 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.4, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 4726 days ago
Tracking Area
Island Falls
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 1 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Island Falls

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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M4.4 		Felt indoors 26 km NNE of Mont-Joli, Canada 196 mi 2:21 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Island Falls

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Island Falls has recorded 260 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M4.7 on Oct 16, 2012, located 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine. On average, the area experiences approximately 19 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 260 events

Past 3 Months
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude010203001234'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 12 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 25 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2012: 13 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2013: 19 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 26 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 24 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 12 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 12 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2022: 18 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 11 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release010203005.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 12 events, Energy: 1.9M2007: 6 events, Energy: 189.6k2008: 8 events, Energy: 698.2k2009: 6 events, Energy: 516.6k2010: 25 events, Energy: 1.1M2011: 10 events, Energy: 859.1k2012: 17 events, Energy: 19.6M2013: 20 events, Energy: 4.4M2014: 10 events, Energy: 707.5k2015: 27 events, Energy: 2.9M2016: 24 events, Energy: 642.0k2017: 12 events, Energy: 198.4k2018: 10 events, Energy: 222.6k2019: 12 events, Energy: 353.6k2020: 6 events, Energy: 126.7k2021: 10 events, Energy: 91.2k2022: 18 events, Energy: 334.9k2023: 11 events, Energy: 226.7k2024: 6 events, Energy: 753.1k2025: 6 events, Energy: 563.2k2026: 4 events, Energy: 38.3k
Largest Recorded
M4.7
5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine
Oct 16, 2012
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.5
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M4.7 Oct 16, 2012
5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine
M4.5 Apr 12, 2012
207 km S of Shelburne, Canada
M4.4 Jul 11, 2013
13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada
M4.4 Dec 12, 2012
14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada
M4.2 Sep 21, 2013
53 km SSE of Maliotenam, Canada
M4.2 Nov 27, 2012
Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Island Falls, Maine

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

Earthquake FAQ — Island Falls, Maine

Was there an earthquake in Island Falls today?

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 196 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Island Falls in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Island Falls?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 04747. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Island Falls.

What is the earthquake history for Island Falls, Maine?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Island Falls area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 04747.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Island Falls?

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