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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 80540 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Lyons, Colorado

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Lyons, Colorado in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 80540 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 Lyons, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Lyons and the surrounding 80540 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds — no manual earthquake watch required.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Lyons

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Last felt M4.0+ 1196 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Lyons

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

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📈 Earthquake History — Lyons

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Lyons has recorded 3,494 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.7 on Mar 18, 2020, located 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah. On average, the area experiences approximately 279 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 3494 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01002003000246'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 224 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 176 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 194 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 146 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 95 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 177 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2012: 161 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 176 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 185 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 221 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 160 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2017: 188 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 203 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 174 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 123 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 126 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2022: 135 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 199 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2024: 144 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 193 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 71 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
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Yearly Seismic Energy Release0100200300050.0M100.0M150.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 224 events, Energy: 15.1M2007: 177 events, Energy: 15.8M2008: 194 events, Energy: 10.0M2009: 147 events, Energy: 11.9M2010: 95 events, Energy: 7.0M2011: 183 events, Energy: 115.2M2012: 161 events, Energy: 10.5M2013: 176 events, Energy: 15.8M2014: 185 events, Energy: 20.0M2015: 221 events, Energy: 23.3M2016: 162 events, Energy: 20.4M2017: 190 events, Energy: 18.3M2018: 204 events, Energy: 15.2M2019: 175 events, Energy: 19.9M2020: 124 events, Energy: 14.1M2021: 128 events, Energy: 10.0M2022: 135 events, Energy: 8.5M2023: 203 events, Energy: 22.6M2024: 144 events, Energy: 10.1M2025: 194 events, Energy: 12.9M2026: 72 events, Energy: 6.3M
Largest Recorded
M5.7
5 km NNE of Magna, Utah
Mar 18, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.5
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.7 Mar 18, 2020
5 km NNE of Magna, Utah
M5.3 Sep 2, 2017
12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho
M5.3 Aug 23, 2011
6 km S of Valdez, Colorado
M5.0 Sep 10, 2017
9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho
M4.9 Apr 15, 2010
9 km NE of Randolph, Utah
M4.8 Aug 27, 2016
4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Lyons, Colorado

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

Earthquake FAQ — Lyons, Colorado

Was there an earthquake in Lyons today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Lyons?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 80540. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Lyons.

What is the earthquake history for Lyons, Colorado?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Lyons area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 80540.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Lyons?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 80540. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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