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Earthquakes Near Dinosaur, Colorado 81633 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 81633 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Dinosaur, Colorado

2 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Dinosaur, Colorado in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 81633 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 Dinosaur, 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 — Dinosaur

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 3 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 2
Closest to you M1.1, 149 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.1, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 147 days ago
Tracking Area
Dinosaur
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 Dinosaur

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
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km W of Hiawatha, Utah 149 mi 6:40 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Magna, Utah 187 mi 7:13 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Dinosaur

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Dinosaur has recorded 1,875 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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MAX M3.1
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MAX M2.7
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 1875 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0200400600010203040'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 68 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2007: 61 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 55 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 58 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2010: 66 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2011: 65 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2012: 49 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 66 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 55 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2015: 51 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 44 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2017: 566 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2018: 83 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2019: 71 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2020: 114 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2021: 43 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 46 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 69 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 58 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2025: 78 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 42 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02004006000100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 70 events, Energy: 6.3M2007: 62 events, Energy: 5.2M2008: 55 events, Energy: 1.9M2009: 60 events, Energy: 4.1M2010: 72 events, Energy: 52.2M2011: 65 events, Energy: 4.4M2012: 49 events, Energy: 2.4M2013: 67 events, Energy: 20.7M2014: 56 events, Energy: 3.9M2015: 51 events, Energy: 1.4M2016: 47 events, Energy: 19.4M2017: 600 events, Energy: 256.0M2018: 85 events, Energy: 8.8M2019: 73 events, Energy: 9.4M2020: 122 events, Energy: 390.0M2021: 44 events, Energy: 5.1M2022: 46 events, Energy: 3.0M2023: 69 events, Energy: 3.5M2024: 59 events, Energy: 6.6M2025: 79 events, Energy: 6.9M2026: 44 events, Energy: 14.7M
Largest Recorded
M5.7
5 km NNE of Magna, Utah
Mar 18, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.3
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 — Dinosaur, Colorado

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

Earthquake FAQ — Dinosaur, Colorado

Was there an earthquake in Dinosaur today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Dinosaur?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 81633. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Dinosaur.

What is the earthquake history for Dinosaur, Colorado?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Dinosaur area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 81633.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Dinosaur?

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