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Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 54487 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Tomahawk, Wisconsin

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Tomahawk, Wisconsin in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 54487 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 Tomahawk, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Tomahawk

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

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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Tomahawk

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

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πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Tomahawk

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Tomahawk has recorded 246 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M4.2 on May 2, 2015, located 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan. On average, the area experiences approximately 13 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 246 events

Past 3 Months
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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0204060011'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 11 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 25 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 22 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 18 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 56 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 52 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2022: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
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Yearly Seismic Energy Release020406001.0M2.0M3.0M'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 1 events, Energy: 22.4k2008: 1 events, Energy: 7.9k2010: 6 events, Energy: 119.7k2011: 1 events, Energy: 89.1k2013: 10 events, Energy: 192.7k2014: 8 events, Energy: 103.6k2015: 11 events, Energy: 126.5k2016: 7 events, Energy: 65.4k2017: 25 events, Energy: 446.2k2018: 22 events, Energy: 392.3k2019: 18 events, Energy: 438.2k2020: 56 events, Energy: 2.5M2021: 52 events, Energy: 1.8M2022: 14 events, Energy: 353.9k2023: 3 events, Energy: 55.4k2024: 7 events, Energy: 100.8k2025: 4 events, Energy: 43.0k
Largest Recorded
M4.2
5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan
May 2, 2015
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Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M4.2 May 2, 2015
5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan
M3.8 Feb 10, 2010
2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois
M3.6 Nov 15, 2023
1 km SSW of Standard, Illinois
M3.4 Feb 5, 2021
5 km NNE of Kinney, Minnesota
M3.4 Dec 16, 2020
7 km N of Parkville, Minnesota
M3.3 Jul 31, 2020
7 km NNW of Mountain Iron, Minnesota
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Tomahawk, Wisconsin

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Tomahawk, Wisconsin

Was there an earthquake in Tomahawk today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Tomahawk?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 54487. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Tomahawk.

What is the earthquake history for Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Tomahawk area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 54487.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Tomahawk?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 54487. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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