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Earthquakes Near Casper, Wyoming 82601 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 82601 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Casper, Wyoming

10 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Casper, Wyoming in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 82601 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 Casper, 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 — Casper

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 Casper. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 10
Closest to you M0.5, 224 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.1, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 1242 days ago
Tracking Area
Casper
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 10 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Casper

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 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 249 mi 6:08 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 249 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 249 mi 6:22 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 250 mi 7:45 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 249 mi 5:50 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 249 mi 4:43 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 60 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 224 mi 2:29 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 249 mi 6:08 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 249 mi 5:49 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 249 mi 5:51 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Casper

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Casper has recorded 4,538 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.3 on Sep 2, 2017, located 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho. On average, the area experiences approximately 299 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 4538 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01002003000246'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 234 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 207 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 247 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 189 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2010: 137 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2011: 203 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 216 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 228 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 234 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2015: 252 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 194 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2017: 246 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 260 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 229 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 178 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 230 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 210 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 255 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2024: 220 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 270 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 77 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0100200300020.0M40.0M60.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 234 events, Energy: 15.8M2007: 208 events, Energy: 14.2M2008: 248 events, Energy: 14.0M2009: 192 events, Energy: 15.8M2010: 142 events, Energy: 34.8M2011: 205 events, Energy: 12.1M2012: 217 events, Energy: 18.1M2013: 229 events, Energy: 36.5M2014: 235 events, Energy: 40.3M2015: 252 events, Energy: 22.9M2016: 196 events, Energy: 35.5M2017: 247 events, Energy: 18.8M2018: 260 events, Energy: 14.9M2019: 229 events, Energy: 16.6M2020: 178 events, Energy: 13.3M2021: 231 events, Energy: 13.9M2022: 211 events, Energy: 13.7M2023: 256 events, Energy: 19.1M2024: 220 events, Energy: 12.4M2025: 271 events, Energy: 18.6M2026: 77 events, Energy: 5.0M
Largest Recorded
M5.3
12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho
Sep 2, 2017
Avg Noticeable / Year
11.7
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.3 Sep 2, 2017
12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho
M5.0 Sep 10, 2017
9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho
M4.9 Apr 15, 2010
9 km NE of Randolph, Utah
M4.8 Mar 30, 2014
22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming
M4.8 Aug 27, 2016
4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming
M4.8 Sep 21, 2013
20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Casper, Wyoming

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

Earthquake FAQ — Casper, Wyoming

Was there an earthquake in Casper today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Casper?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 82601. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Casper.

What is the earthquake history for Casper, Wyoming?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Casper area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 82601.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Casper?

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