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Earthquakes Near Grand Junction, Colorado 81506 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 81506 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Grand Junction, Colorado

2 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Grand Junction, Colorado in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 81506 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 Grand Junction, 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 Grand Junction and the surrounding 81506 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€” Grand Junction

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 3 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 2
Closest to you M1.1, 138 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.1, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 101 days ago
Tracking Area
Grand Junction
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 Grand Junction

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km W of Hiawatha, Utah 138 mi 6:40 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Magna, Utah 215 mi 7:13 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Grand Junction

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Grand Junction has recorded 1,302 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 309 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 1302 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0501001500510'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 71 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 61 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 72 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 72 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 47 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2011: 80 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 66 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 62 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 64 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2015: 57 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 41 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2017: 43 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 63 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 62 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2020: 105 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2021: 49 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 36 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 77 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2024: 39 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 57 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 49 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0501001500100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 71 events, Energy: 2.8M2007: 62 events, Energy: 7.0M2008: 72 events, Energy: 2.4M2009: 72 events, Energy: 3.1M2010: 48 events, Energy: 24.8M2011: 81 events, Energy: 12.1M2012: 67 events, Energy: 4.5M2013: 62 events, Energy: 2.2M2014: 65 events, Energy: 4.7M2015: 58 events, Energy: 4.3M2016: 43 events, Energy: 4.3M2017: 44 events, Energy: 4.2M2018: 64 events, Energy: 4.6M2019: 65 events, Energy: 10.4M2020: 114 events, Energy: 393.8M2021: 50 events, Energy: 4.0M2022: 36 events, Energy: 2.5M2023: 79 events, Energy: 7.9M2024: 39 events, Energy: 1.4M2025: 58 events, Energy: 5.7M2026: 52 events, Energy: 16.1M
Largest Recorded
M5.7
5 km NNE of Magna, Utah
Mar 18, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
1.3
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Grand Junction, Colorado

What Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Grand Junction, Colorado

Was there an earthquake in Grand Junction today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Grand Junction?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 81506. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Grand Junction.

What is the earthquake history for Grand Junction, Colorado?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Grand Junction area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 81506.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Grand Junction?

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