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Earthquakes Near Gilcrest, Colorado 80623 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 80623 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Gilcrest, Colorado

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Gilcrest, Colorado in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 80623 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 Gilcrest, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Gilcrest, Colorado

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Gilcrest and the surrounding 80623 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Gilcrest

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Strongest in last 24hr None detected
Last felt M4.0+ 1196 days ago
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Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Gilcrest

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

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πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Gilcrest

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Gilcrest has recorded 3,515 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.3 on Aug 23, 2011, located 6 km S of Valdez, Colorado. On average, the area experiences approximately 227 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 3515 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: 178 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2012: 167 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 174 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 187 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 225 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 160 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2017: 192 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 204 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 169 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 120 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 129 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2022: 137 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 207 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2024: 144 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 196 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 72 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
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Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0100200300050.0M100.0M150.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 224 events, Energy: 15.1M2007: 177 events, Energy: 15.7M2008: 194 events, Energy: 10.1M2009: 147 events, Energy: 12.1M2010: 95 events, Energy: 7.0M2011: 184 events, Energy: 115.3M2012: 167 events, Energy: 11.2M2013: 174 events, Energy: 15.0M2014: 187 events, Energy: 20.2M2015: 225 events, Energy: 23.5M2016: 162 events, Energy: 20.4M2017: 193 events, Energy: 17.8M2018: 205 events, Energy: 15.2M2019: 169 events, Energy: 14.5M2020: 120 events, Energy: 10.4M2021: 131 events, Energy: 10.4M2022: 137 events, Energy: 8.3M2023: 211 events, Energy: 23.1M2024: 144 events, Energy: 10.1M2025: 196 events, Energy: 11.8M2026: 73 events, Energy: 6.3M
Largest Recorded
M5.3
6 km S of Valdez, Colorado
Aug 23, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.4
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.3 Aug 23, 2011
6 km S of Valdez, Colorado
M4.8 Sep 21, 2013
20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming
M4.7 Aug 22, 2011
9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado
M4.6 Jun 22, 2019
2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas
M4.5 May 1, 2012
Wyoming
M4.5 Mar 4, 2019
29 km E of La Sal, Utah
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Gilcrest, Colorado

What Gilcrest 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.

πŸ›‘οΈ 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.

πŸšͺ 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

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ 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 Gilcrest. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Gilcrest, Colorado

Was there an earthquake in Gilcrest today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Gilcrest?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 80623. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Gilcrest.

What is the earthquake history for Gilcrest, Colorado?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Gilcrest area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 80623.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Gilcrest?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 80623. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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