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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 46984 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Somerset, Indiana

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Somerset, Indiana in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 46984 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 Somerset, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Somerset, Indiana

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Somerset and the surrounding 46984 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 — Somerset

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Last felt M4.0+ 4065 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Somerset

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

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📈 Earthquake History — Somerset

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Somerset has recorded 129 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 33 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 129 events

Past 3 Months
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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude051015200123'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 16 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2009: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2012: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 9 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 1 (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: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
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Yearly Seismic Energy Release05101520020.0M40.0M60.0M80.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 6 events, Energy: 333.2k2007: 4 events, Energy: 502.2k2008: 19 events, Energy: 76.1M2009: 1 events, Energy: 125.9k2010: 6 events, Energy: 1.0M2011: 4 events, Energy: 119.1k2012: 6 events, Energy: 349.9k2013: 9 events, Energy: 353.6k2015: 10 events, Energy: 2.3M2016: 2 events, Energy: 13.6k2017: 10 events, Energy: 889.9k2018: 3 events, Energy: 139.5k2019: 2 events, Energy: 1.0M2020: 3 events, Energy: 93.4k2021: 4 events, Energy: 548.7k2022: 6 events, Energy: 46.3k2023: 14 events, Energy: 421.0k2024: 6 events, Energy: 157.2k2025: 10 events, Energy: 337.8k2026: 4 events, Energy: 549.7k
Largest Recorded
M5.2
7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois
Apr 18, 2008
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.3
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.2 Apr 18, 2008
7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois
M4.7 Apr 18, 2008
9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois
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
M4.3 Nov 2, 2006
13 km NNW of Raven, Virginia
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Somerset, Indiana

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

Earthquake FAQ — Somerset, Indiana

Was there an earthquake in Somerset today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Somerset?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 46984. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Somerset.

What is the earthquake history for Somerset, Indiana?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Somerset area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 46984.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Somerset?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 46984. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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