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Earthquakes Near Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 39762 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Mississippi State, Mississippi

2 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Mississippi State, Mississippi in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 39762 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 Mississippi State, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Mississippi State, Mississippi

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Mississippi State

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Threat score: 6 / 100

Some seismic activity near Mississippi State. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 2
Closest to you M1.7, 235 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 5590 days ago
Tracking Area
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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 Mississippi State

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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M2.3 		Rarely felt 4 km WSW of Avilla, Arkansas 236 mi 1:03 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 4 km SW of Avilla, Arkansas 235 mi 1:12 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Mississippi State

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Mississippi State has recorded 700 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 51 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 700 events

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M2.5–4 (bars)
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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05010015020001122'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 20 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 28 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 31 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 70 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2011: 169 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 20 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 29 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 22 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 45 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 26 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 33 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 22 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 34 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 45 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2022: 18 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 19 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 3 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05010015020005.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 14 events, Energy: 340.2k2007: 20 events, Energy: 250.1k2008: 28 events, Energy: 387.2k2009: 31 events, Energy: 659.0k2010: 71 events, Energy: 4.6M2011: 171 events, Energy: 19.6M2012: 20 events, Energy: 1.7M2013: 29 events, Energy: 775.2k2014: 22 events, Energy: 1.3M2015: 45 events, Energy: 1.4M2016: 26 events, Energy: 512.7k2017: 33 events, Energy: 1.1M2018: 22 events, Energy: 582.1k2019: 34 events, Energy: 1.2M2020: 45 events, Energy: 1.2M2021: 13 events, Energy: 281.6k2022: 18 events, Energy: 306.4k2023: 19 events, Energy: 808.7k2024: 21 events, Energy: 1.1M2025: 14 events, Energy: 221.5k2026: 4 events, Energy: 1.0M
Largest Recorded
M5.2
7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois
Apr 18, 2008
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.2
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ 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
M4.7 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
M4.4 Dec 12, 2018
12 km NNE of Decatur, Tennessee
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Mississippi State, Mississippi

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

Earthquake FAQ — Mississippi State, Mississippi

Was there an earthquake in Mississippi State today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Mississippi State?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 39762. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Mississippi State.

What is the earthquake history for Mississippi State, Mississippi?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Mississippi State area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 39762.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Mississippi State?

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