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Recent Earthquakes Near Holden, West Virginia

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Holden, West Virginia in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 25625 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 Holden, 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 — Holden

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Last felt M4.0+ 1770 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Holden

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

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📈 Earthquake History — Holden

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Holden has recorded 324 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 25 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 324 events

Past 3 Months
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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude010203001234'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 16 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2007: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 18 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 23 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2012: 16 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 19 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 12 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 19 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 24 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 15 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 20 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 15 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 17 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 16 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
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Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01020300200.0M400.0M600.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 18 events, Energy: 6.2M2007: 13 events, Energy: 900.3k2008: 8 events, Energy: 383.5k2009: 15 events, Energy: 505.8k2010: 18 events, Energy: 441.2k2011: 27 events, Energy: 510.5M2012: 17 events, Energy: 2.3M2013: 19 events, Energy: 464.9k2014: 12 events, Energy: 167.8k2015: 19 events, Energy: 191.0k2016: 14 events, Energy: 450.7k2017: 24 events, Energy: 550.7k2018: 16 events, Energy: 4.2M2019: 20 events, Energy: 294.1k2020: 16 events, Energy: 45.3M2021: 18 events, Energy: 3.1M2022: 6 events, Energy: 60.7k2023: 15 events, Energy: 201.8k2024: 9 events, Energy: 144.3k2025: 17 events, Energy: 1.8M2026: 3 events, Energy: 24.8k
Largest Recorded
M5.8
11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia
Aug 23, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.9
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.8 Aug 23, 2011
11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia
M5.2 Apr 18, 2008
7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois
M5.1 Aug 9, 2020
4 km SE of Sparta, North Carolina
M4.7 Apr 18, 2008
9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois
M4.5 Aug 25, 2011
8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia
M4.4 Dec 12, 2018
12 km NNE of Decatur, Tennessee
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Holden, West Virginia

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

Earthquake FAQ — Holden, West Virginia

Was there an earthquake in Holden today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Holden?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 25625. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Holden.

What is the earthquake history for Holden, West Virginia?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Holden area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 25625.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Holden?

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