ALERTRA
248 earthquakes globally today

Earthquakes Near Torrington, Wyoming 82240 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 82240 Updated just now

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

πŸ“± Get earthquake alerts β€” download the app for real-time notifications

Recent Earthquakes Near Torrington, Wyoming

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Torrington, Wyoming in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 82240 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 Torrington, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Torrington, Wyoming

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Torrington and the surrounding 82240 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

Coming soon! We're working on bringing monitoring to Alertra.

πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Torrington

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

Current Threat Level
All Quiet
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 0 / 100

No earthquakes detected near Torrington. Everything is calm.

Earthquakes nearby 0
Closest to you None detected
Strongest in last 24hr None detected
Last felt M4.0+ 1242 days ago
Tracking Area
Torrington
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 0 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
Your Location

🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Torrington

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
Sort by:
No earthquakes detected within 250 miles in the past 24 hours.

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Torrington

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Torrington has recorded 3,764 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 236 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
0
β€”
Sat
0
β€”
Sun
0
β€”
Mon
0
β€”
Tue
0
β€”
Wed
0
β€”
Thu
0
β€”
Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 3764 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude010020030001122'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 220 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 184 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 197 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 149 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2010: 106 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 172 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 185 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 175 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 183 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 227 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 166 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 207 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 254 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 189 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 147 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 169 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 174 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 205 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2024: 169 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 214 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 63 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0100200300010.0M20.0M30.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 220 events, Energy: 15.0M2007: 184 events, Energy: 12.2M2008: 197 events, Energy: 9.8M2009: 151 events, Energy: 13.5M2010: 106 events, Energy: 6.9M2011: 174 events, Energy: 10.8M2012: 186 events, Energy: 17.2M2013: 175 events, Energy: 16.7M2014: 183 events, Energy: 21.5M2015: 227 events, Energy: 22.4M2016: 166 events, Energy: 18.0M2017: 208 events, Energy: 16.9M2018: 255 events, Energy: 18.4M2019: 189 events, Energy: 15.4M2020: 147 events, Energy: 12.1M2021: 170 events, Energy: 11.4M2022: 174 events, Energy: 10.0M2023: 206 events, Energy: 16.1M2024: 169 events, Energy: 11.2M2025: 214 events, Energy: 12.7M2026: 63 events, Energy: 4.1M
Largest Recorded
M5.3
6 km S of Valdez, Colorado
Aug 23, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.6
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.3 Aug 23, 2011
6 km S of Valdez, Colorado
M4.8 Aug 27, 2016
4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming
M4.8 Sep 21, 2013
20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming
M4.8 Aug 5, 2010
19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming
M4.7 Aug 22, 2011
9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado
M4.6 Jun 22, 2019
2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas
πŸ“Š Looking for detailed historical data?

πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Torrington, Wyoming

What Torrington 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.

πŸ“ Nearby Earthquake Monitoring

Cities near Torrington with live tracking

πŸ”” Get earthquake alerts for Torrington
Alertra monitors live data 24/7 and sends push notifications the moment a earthquake is detected near you.

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Torrington, Wyoming

Was there an earthquake in Torrington today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Torrington?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 82240. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Torrington.

What is the earthquake history for Torrington, Wyoming?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Torrington area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 82240.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Torrington?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 82240. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

App Coming Soon!

We're putting the final touches on the Alertra app. Enter your email below to join the waitlist and get early access.