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Earthquakes Near Pottsville, Arkansas 72858 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 72858 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Pottsville, Arkansas

2 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Pottsville, Arkansas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 72858 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 Pottsville, 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 — Pottsville

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 Pottsville. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 2
Closest to you M2.3, 44 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 101 days ago
Tracking Area
Pottsville
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 Pottsville

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 44 mi 1:03 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 4 km SW of Avilla, Arkansas 45 mi 1:12 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Pottsville

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Pottsville has recorded 4,313 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 · 4313 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k0510'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 20 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 32 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 57 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 187 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2011: 304 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2012: 92 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2013: 231 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2014: 842 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2015: 892 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 735 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2017: 311 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2018: 134 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 92 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 59 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 55 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 32 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 40 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2024: 71 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2025: 36 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 25 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k0200.0M400.0M600.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 14 events, Energy: 372.7k2007: 20 events, Energy: 298.3k2008: 32 events, Energy: 405.5k2009: 57 events, Energy: 2.2M2010: 190 events, Energy: 14.8M2011: 310 events, Energy: 415.3M2012: 94 events, Energy: 23.0M2013: 237 events, Energy: 29.0M2014: 850 events, Energy: 42.4M2015: 901 events, Energy: 50.0M2016: 741 events, Energy: 568.4M2017: 314 events, Energy: 17.0M2018: 134 events, Energy: 4.6M2019: 92 events, Energy: 3.8M2020: 59 events, Energy: 988.9k2021: 56 events, Energy: 3.0M2022: 32 events, Energy: 737.4k2023: 41 events, Energy: 2.7M2024: 74 events, Energy: 51.6M2025: 36 events, Energy: 1.4M2026: 29 events, Energy: 29.4M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.9
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 — Pottsville, Arkansas

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

Earthquake FAQ — Pottsville, Arkansas

Was there an earthquake in Pottsville today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Pottsville?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 72858. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Pottsville.

What is the earthquake history for Pottsville, Arkansas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Pottsville area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 72858.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Pottsville?

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