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Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 52560 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Floris, Iowa

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Floris, Iowa in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 52560 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 Floris, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Floris, Iowa

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Floris and the surrounding 52560 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€” Floris

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

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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Floris

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

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πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Floris

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Floris has recorded 45 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 52 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 45 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02468011'07'10'13'19'22'252006: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2012: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2022: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
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Yearly Seismic Energy Release024680200k400k600k800k'07'10'13'19'22'252006: 1 events, Energy: 22.4k2007: 1 events, Energy: 44.7k2008: 2 events, Energy: 23.8k2009: 2 events, Energy: 259.1k2010: 2 events, Energy: 506.8k2011: 1 events, Energy: 707.9k2012: 1 events, Energy: 5.6k2013: 3 events, Energy: 79.0k2014: 3 events, Energy: 46.2k2015: 3 events, Energy: 41.6k2017: 3 events, Energy: 68.5k2018: 2 events, Energy: 13.6k2019: 1 events, Energy: 7.9k2021: 1 events, Energy: 11.2k2022: 3 events, Energy: 29.4k2023: 3 events, Energy: 303.8k2024: 5 events, Energy: 251.9k2025: 7 events, Energy: 237.0k2026: 1 events, Energy: 501.2k
Largest Recorded
M5.2
7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois
Apr 18, 2008
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Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.2 Apr 18, 2008
7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois
M4.7 Feb 28, 2011
4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas
M4.7 Apr 18, 2008
9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois
M4.5 Jan 19, 2020
2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas
M4.3 Dec 8, 2021
6 km SSW of Gypsum, Kansas
M4.2 Aug 16, 2019
3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Floris, Iowa

What Floris 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 Floris. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Floris, Iowa

Was there an earthquake in Floris today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Floris?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 52560. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Floris.

What is the earthquake history for Floris, Iowa?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Floris area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 52560.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Floris?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 52560. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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