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Earthquakes Near Junction City, Arkansas 71749 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 71749 Updated just now

2 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Junction City, Arkansas

2 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Junction City, Arkansas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 71749 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 Junction City, 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 — Junction City

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near Junction City. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 2
Closest to you M1.7, 110 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 101 days ago
Tracking Area
Junction City
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 2 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Junction City

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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M2.3 		Rarely felt 4 km WSW of Avilla, Arkansas 111 mi 1:03 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 4 km SW of Avilla, Arkansas 110 mi 1:12 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Junction City

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Junction City has recorded 655 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 295 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 655 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0501001502000123'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 20 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 22 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 82 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2011: 164 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 17 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2013: 45 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2014: 25 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 44 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 17 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 11 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 42 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 40 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2022: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 11 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 18 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release050100150200010.0M20.0M30.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 3 events, Energy: 63.3k2007: 9 events, Energy: 192.2k2008: 20 events, Energy: 267.4k2009: 22 events, Energy: 487.8k2010: 83 events, Energy: 4.4M2011: 166 events, Energy: 19.3M2012: 19 events, Energy: 19.1M2013: 48 events, Energy: 7.9M2014: 25 events, Energy: 927.5k2015: 44 events, Energy: 1.3M2016: 17 events, Energy: 192.3k2017: 11 events, Energy: 622.8k2018: 21 events, Energy: 517.5k2019: 42 events, Energy: 1.8M2020: 14 events, Energy: 535.0k2021: 40 events, Energy: 1.4M2022: 15 events, Energy: 338.0k2023: 3 events, Energy: 517.1k2024: 21 events, Energy: 726.2k2025: 11 events, Energy: 583.2k2026: 21 events, Energy: 28.3M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.8
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 3, 2024
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
M5.0 Nov 7, 2016
3 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma
M4.9 Mar 5, 2026
2026 Red River Parish, Louisiana Earthquake
M4.8 May 17, 2012
3 km NE of Timpson, Texas
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Junction City, Arkansas

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

Earthquake FAQ — Junction City, Arkansas

Was there an earthquake in Junction City today?

2 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Junction City in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Junction City?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 71749. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Junction City.

What is the earthquake history for Junction City, Arkansas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Junction City area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 71749.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Junction City?

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