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Earthquakes Near North Tonawanda, New York 14120 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 14120 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near North Tonawanda, New York

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of North Tonawanda, New York in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 14120 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 North Tonawanda, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for North Tonawanda, New York

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for North Tonawanda and the surrounding 14120 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 — North Tonawanda

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Last felt M4.0+ 143 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near North Tonawanda

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📈 Earthquake History — North Tonawanda

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

North Tonawanda has recorded 133 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 18 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 133 events

Past 3 Months
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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0510152001122'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 17 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 8 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 10 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 6 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2022: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 6 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)
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Yearly Seismic Energy Release05101520020.0M40.0M60.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 6 events, Energy: 266.4k2007: 14 events, Energy: 973.0k2008: 8 events, Energy: 342.8k2009: 17 events, Energy: 400.9k2010: 6 events, Energy: 106.7k2011: 9 events, Energy: 1.7M2012: 4 events, Energy: 22.5k2013: 11 events, Energy: 45.4M2014: 2 events, Energy: 28.0k2015: 5 events, Energy: 687.9k2016: 2 events, Energy: 183.5k2017: 4 events, Energy: 27.1k2018: 5 events, Energy: 199.1k2019: 7 events, Energy: 1.2M2020: 3 events, Energy: 93.4k2021: 4 events, Energy: 43.0k2022: 6 events, Energy: 46.3k2023: 5 events, Energy: 1.0M2024: 5 events, Energy: 142.3k2025: 2 events, Energy: 21.5k2026: 8 events, Energy: 2.5M
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
M4.1 Jan 28, 2026
24 km ESE of Orillia, Canada
M4.1 Oct 1, 2007
94 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada
M4.1 Nov 29, 2006
5 km NNW of Lively, Canada
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — North Tonawanda, New York

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

Earthquake FAQ — North Tonawanda, New York

Was there an earthquake in North Tonawanda today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near North Tonawanda?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 14120. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for North Tonawanda.

What is the earthquake history for North Tonawanda, New York?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the North Tonawanda area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 14120.

How do I get earthquake alerts for North Tonawanda?

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