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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 57013 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Canton, South Dakota

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Canton, South Dakota in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 57013 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 Canton, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Canton

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Canton

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📈 Earthquake History — Canton

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Canton has recorded 86 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M4.1 on Mar 1, 2026, located 4 km E of Cowles, Nebraska. On average, the area experiences approximately 22 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 86 events

Past 3 Months
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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0102030011'10'16'19'22'252006: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 22 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2022: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 6 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
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Yearly Seismic Energy Release010203002.0M4.0M6.0M'10'16'19'22'252006: 1 events, Energy: 22.4k2009: 1 events, Energy: 251.2k2010: 3 events, Energy: 145.0k2011: 2 events, Energy: 94.7k2014: 2 events, Energy: 54.0k2015: 3 events, Energy: 403.4k2016: 2 events, Energy: 240.9k2017: 2 events, Energy: 47.5k2018: 23 events, Energy: 4.3M2019: 1 events, Energy: 22.4k2020: 3 events, Energy: 84.6k2021: 6 events, Energy: 508.0k2022: 5 events, Energy: 707.0k2023: 14 events, Energy: 478.2k2024: 4 events, Energy: 381.9k2025: 7 events, Energy: 190.7k2026: 7 events, Energy: 1.5M
Largest Recorded
M4.1
4 km E of Cowles, Nebraska
Mar 1, 2026
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Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M4.1 Mar 1, 2026
4 km E of Cowles, Nebraska
M4.1 Jun 30, 2018
5 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska
M3.9 Jul 1, 2018
8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska
M3.8 Jul 17, 2022
8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska
M3.8 Jul 2, 2018
2 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska
M3.7 May 30, 2024
38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Canton, South Dakota

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

Earthquake FAQ — Canton, South Dakota

Was there an earthquake in Canton today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Canton?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 57013. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Canton.

What is the earthquake history for Canton, South Dakota?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Canton area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 57013.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Canton?

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