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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 68464 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Western, Nebraska

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Western, Nebraska in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 68464 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 Western, 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 — Western

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Last felt M4.0+ 109 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Western

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

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📈 Earthquake History — Western

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Western has recorded 1,759 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.8 on Sep 3, 2016, located 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma. On average, the area experiences approximately 517 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 1759 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006000246'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2012: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 11 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 267 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2015: 524 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2016: 198 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2017: 163 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 153 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 79 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2020: 57 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 88 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2022: 47 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 42 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2024: 19 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 74 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 7 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
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Yearly Seismic Energy Release0200400600010.0M20.0M30.0M40.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 1 events, Energy: 22.4k2007: 2 events, Energy: 76.3k2008: 1 events, Energy: 11.2k2009: 1 events, Energy: 251.2k2010: 4 events, Energy: 153.0k2012: 1 events, Energy: 5.6k2013: 11 events, Energy: 1.1M2014: 269 events, Energy: 34.0M2015: 529 events, Energy: 28.9M2016: 199 events, Energy: 9.7M2017: 163 events, Energy: 6.8M2018: 154 events, Energy: 9.5M2019: 83 events, Energy: 15.9M2020: 58 events, Energy: 8.1M2021: 91 events, Energy: 10.3M2022: 48 events, Energy: 7.1M2023: 43 events, Energy: 2.3M2024: 19 events, Energy: 560.8k2025: 74 events, Energy: 2.5M2026: 8 events, Energy: 1.7M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
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Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.8 Sep 3, 2016
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
M5.7 Nov 6, 2011
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
M5.1 Feb 13, 2016
18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma
M5.1 Feb 3, 2024
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
M5.0 Nov 7, 2016
3 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma
M4.9 Nov 12, 2014
4 km ENE of Milan, Kansas
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Western, Nebraska

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

Earthquake FAQ — Western, Nebraska

Was there an earthquake in Western today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Western?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 68464. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Western.

What is the earthquake history for Western, Nebraska?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Western area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 68464.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Western?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 68464. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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