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Earthquakes Near Clifton, Idaho 83228 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 83228 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Clifton, Idaho

8 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Clifton, Idaho in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 83228 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 Clifton, 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 — Clifton

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 8
Closest to you M2.2, 101 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 147 days ago
Tracking Area
Clifton
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 8 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Clifton

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
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km ENE of Magna, Utah 101 mi 2:46 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 27 km NNE of Bondurant, Wyoming 123 mi 2:41 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Magna, Utah 101 mi 8:56 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 175 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 175 mi 5:50 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 175 mi 4:43 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 175 mi 5:49 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 175 mi 5:51 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Clifton

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Clifton has recorded 4,715 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M6.5 on Mar 31, 2020, located Stanley, Idaho. On average, the area experiences approximately 333 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 · 4715 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k010203040'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 79 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2007: 71 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2008: 397 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2009: 93 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2010: 138 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2011: 65 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 78 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 123 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 191 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2015: 148 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 78 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2017: 655 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2018: 139 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 115 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2020: 1,134 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2021: 327 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2022: 164 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 170 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2024: 135 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2025: 229 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2026: 56 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 84 events, Energy: 15.2M2007: 73 events, Energy: 10.8M2008: 414 events, Energy: 824.3M2009: 96 events, Energy: 7.0M2010: 144 events, Energy: 55.0M2011: 66 events, Energy: 7.8M2012: 79 events, Energy: 4.1M2013: 124 events, Energy: 22.8M2014: 196 events, Energy: 49.6M2015: 149 events, Energy: 38.6M2016: 84 events, Energy: 25.8M2017: 689 events, Energy: 260.9M2018: 140 events, Energy: 8.4M2019: 118 events, Energy: 14.8M2020: 1,161 events, Energy: 6.1B2021: 333 events, Energy: 28.4M2022: 165 events, Energy: 8.4M2023: 171 events, Energy: 8.5M2024: 137 events, Energy: 9.4M2025: 235 events, Energy: 25.1M2026: 57 events, Energy: 13.9M
Largest Recorded
M6.5
Stanley, Idaho
Mar 31, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
12.3
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M6.5 Mar 31, 2020
Stanley, Idaho
M5.9 Feb 21, 2008
8 km ENE of Wells, Nevada
M5.8 Jul 6, 2017
11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana
M5.7 Mar 18, 2020
5 km NNE of Magna, Utah
M5.3 Sep 2, 2017
12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho
M5.1 Feb 21, 2008
10 km ENE of Wells, Nevada
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Clifton, Idaho

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

Earthquake FAQ — Clifton, Idaho

Was there an earthquake in Clifton today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Clifton?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 83228. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Clifton.

What is the earthquake history for Clifton, Idaho?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Clifton area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 83228.

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