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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Gate City, Virginia

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Gate City, Virginia in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 24251 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 Gate City, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Gate City, Virginia

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Gate City and the surrounding 24251 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 — Gate City

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Last felt M4.0+ 405 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Gate City

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

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📈 Earthquake History — Gate City

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Gate City has recorded 358 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.8 on Aug 23, 2011, located 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia. On average, the area experiences approximately 23 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 358 events

Past 3 Months
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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01020304001122'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 18 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2007: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 17 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 18 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2012: 13 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 23 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 14 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2015: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 31 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 22 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 17 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 20 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 16 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 16 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 18 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
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Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release010203040020.0M40.0M60.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 20 events, Energy: 6.7M2007: 13 events, Energy: 553.5k2008: 8 events, Energy: 412.3k2009: 17 events, Energy: 558.4k2010: 18 events, Energy: 412.0k2011: 14 events, Energy: 374.2k2012: 14 events, Energy: 2.2M2013: 23 events, Energy: 497.6k2014: 15 events, Energy: 1.6M2015: 21 events, Energy: 199.0k2016: 15 events, Energy: 456.3k2017: 31 events, Energy: 664.3k2018: 23 events, Energy: 4.3M2019: 21 events, Energy: 312.2k2020: 18 events, Energy: 45.4M2021: 21 events, Energy: 3.2M2022: 16 events, Energy: 753.4k2023: 16 events, Energy: 190.7k2024: 9 events, Energy: 123.9k2025: 19 events, Energy: 1.8M2026: 6 events, Energy: 83.5k
Largest Recorded
M5.8
11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia
Aug 23, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.6
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.8 Aug 23, 2011
11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia
M5.1 Aug 9, 2020
4 km SE of Sparta, North Carolina
M4.5 Aug 25, 2011
8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia
M4.4 Dec 12, 2018
12 km NNE of Decatur, Tennessee
M4.3 Aug 13, 2021
2 km ENE of Crab Orchard, Tennessee
M4.3 Nov 23, 2006
13 km NW of Raven, Virginia
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Gate City, Virginia

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

Earthquake FAQ — Gate City, Virginia

Was there an earthquake in Gate City today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Gate City?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 24251. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Gate City.

What is the earthquake history for Gate City, Virginia?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Gate City area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 24251.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Gate City?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 24251. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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