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Earthquakes Near Merigold, Mississippi 38759 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 38759 Updated just now

2 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Merigold, Mississippi

2 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Merigold, Mississippi in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 38759 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 Merigold, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Merigold, Mississippi

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Merigold and the surrounding 38759 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Merigold

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Threat score: 6 / 100

Some seismic activity near Merigold. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 2
Closest to you M1.7, 122 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 102 days ago
Tracking Area
Merigold
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Found 2 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Merigold

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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M2.3 		Rarely felt 4 km WSW of Avilla, Arkansas 123 mi 1:03 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 4 km SW of Avilla, Arkansas 122 mi 1:12 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Merigold

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Merigold has recorded 760 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.2 on Apr 18, 2008, located 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois. On average, the area experiences approximately 53 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 760 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05010015020001234'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 24 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 31 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 33 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 70 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2011: 171 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 20 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 36 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 24 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 48 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 26 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 33 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 20 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 28 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 41 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 18 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 17 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 34 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 23 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 19 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release050100150200010.0M20.0M30.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 13 events, Energy: 317.8k2007: 24 events, Energy: 325.1k2008: 31 events, Energy: 387.8k2009: 33 events, Energy: 675.9k2010: 71 events, Energy: 4.5M2011: 173 events, Energy: 19.7M2012: 21 events, Energy: 17.6M2013: 37 events, Energy: 2.5M2014: 24 events, Energy: 1.3M2015: 48 events, Energy: 1.6M2016: 26 events, Energy: 522.9k2017: 33 events, Energy: 1.3M2018: 20 events, Energy: 560.7k2019: 28 events, Energy: 1.5M2020: 41 events, Energy: 631.5k2021: 19 events, Energy: 1.4M2022: 21 events, Energy: 412.3k2023: 17 events, Energy: 797.4k2024: 34 events, Energy: 1.6M2025: 23 events, Energy: 634.3k2026: 23 events, Energy: 29.1M
Largest Recorded
M5.2
7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois
Apr 18, 2008
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.6
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.2 Apr 18, 2008
7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois
M4.9 Mar 5, 2026
2026 Red River Parish, Louisiana Earthquake
M4.8 May 17, 2012
3 km NE of Timpson, Texas
M4.7 Feb 28, 2011
4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas
M4.7 Apr 18, 2008
9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois
M4.4 Mar 9, 2026
3 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Merigold, Mississippi

What Merigold 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.

πŸ›‘οΈ 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.

πŸšͺ 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

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ 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 Merigold. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Merigold, Mississippi

Was there an earthquake in Merigold today?

2 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Merigold in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Merigold?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 38759. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Merigold.

What is the earthquake history for Merigold, Mississippi?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Merigold area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 38759.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Merigold?

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