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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 72773 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Wesley, Arkansas

2 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Wesley, Arkansas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 72773 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 Wesley, 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 — Wesley

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near Wesley. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 2
Closest to you M2.3, 115 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 867 days ago
Tracking Area
Wesley
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 Wesley

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.3 		Rarely felt 4 km WSW of Avilla, Arkansas 115 mi 1:03 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 4 km SW of Avilla, Arkansas 116 mi 1:12 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Wesley

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Wesley has recorded 9,089 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 567 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 9089 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k0102030'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 31 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 61 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 206 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2011: 310 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2012: 93 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 281 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2014: 1,891 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2015: 2,524 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2016: 1,430 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2017: 747 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2018: 504 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2019: 245 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2020: 172 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 135 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2022: 101 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 73 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2024: 82 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2025: 49 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 30 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k0200.0M400.0M600.0M800.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 15 events, Energy: 423.4k2007: 21 events, Energy: 314.1k2008: 31 events, Energy: 364.1k2009: 61 events, Energy: 2.8M2010: 209 events, Energy: 14.9M2011: 316 events, Energy: 415.4M2012: 94 events, Energy: 5.9M2013: 284 events, Energy: 25.0M2014: 1,908 events, Energy: 122.1M2015: 2,548 events, Energy: 153.1M2016: 1,439 events, Energy: 600.1M2017: 752 events, Energy: 37.6M2018: 512 events, Energy: 44.1M2019: 247 events, Energy: 16.3M2020: 173 events, Energy: 8.5M2021: 138 events, Energy: 11.0M2022: 102 events, Energy: 7.8M2023: 74 events, Energy: 3.6M2024: 85 events, Energy: 52.1M2025: 49 events, Energy: 1.7M2026: 31 events, Energy: 1.9M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.7
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 Mar 5, 2026
2026 Red River Parish, Louisiana Earthquake
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Wesley, Arkansas

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

Earthquake FAQ — Wesley, Arkansas

Was there an earthquake in Wesley today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Wesley?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 72773. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Wesley.

What is the earthquake history for Wesley, Arkansas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Wesley area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 72773.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Wesley?

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