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Earthquakes Near Provo, Utah 84602 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 84602 Updated just now

20 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Provo, Utah

20 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Provo, Utah in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 84602 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 Provo, 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 — Provo

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 30 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 20
Closest to you M1.3, 69 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.1, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 242 days ago
Tracking Area
Provo
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 20 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Provo

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
M3.1 		Light shaking 2 km N of Little America, Wyoming 130 mi 12:37 AM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 39 km WNW of Preston, Nevada 220 mi 9:34 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 4:06 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 18 km NE of Georgetown, Idaho 165 mi 10:12 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 10:36 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 8:16 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 5:35 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 1:15 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 15 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 8:35 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 9:36 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 3:00 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 4:47 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Orangeville, Utah 69 mi 7:25 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Central, Utah 221 mi 4:14 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 15 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 4:58 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 15 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 6:04 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 14 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 1:00 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 15 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 4:19 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 15 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 3:11 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km NNE of Milford, Utah 138 mi 7:14 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Provo

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Provo has recorded 2,671 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M6.5 on May 15, 2020, located Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake. On average, the area experiences approximately 396 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sun
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Mon
1
MAX M2.6
Tue
0
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Wed
1
MAX M2.5
Thu
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Fri
1
MAX M2.8
Sat
1
MAX M3.1
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 2671 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0200400600010203040'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 86 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2007: 75 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 359 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2009: 76 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2010: 91 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2011: 97 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 70 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2013: 95 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 72 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2015: 70 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 65 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2017: 587 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2018: 106 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2019: 104 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2020: 141 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2021: 68 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2022: 56 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 76 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 73 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2025: 85 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 119 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02004006008000500.0M1.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 88 events, Energy: 7.3M2007: 76 events, Energy: 8.1M2008: 376 events, Energy: 822.8M2009: 78 events, Energy: 5.5M2010: 98 events, Energy: 54.7M2011: 99 events, Energy: 15.5M2012: 72 events, Energy: 5.9M2013: 96 events, Energy: 23.2M2014: 75 events, Energy: 7.1M2015: 71 events, Energy: 4.5M2016: 70 events, Energy: 23.0M2017: 620 events, Energy: 255.6M2018: 108 events, Energy: 10.4M2019: 108 events, Energy: 13.8M2020: 150 events, Energy: 397.0M2021: 70 events, Energy: 16.5M2022: 56 events, Energy: 3.7M2023: 76 events, Energy: 3.4M2024: 75 events, Energy: 13.1M2025: 86 events, Energy: 7.0M2026: 123 events, Energy: 21.1M
Largest Recorded
M6.5
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
May 15, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
6.2
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.5 Mar 31, 2020
Stanley, Idaho
M5.9 Feb 21, 2008
8 km ENE of Wells, Nevada
M5.7 Mar 18, 2020
5 km NNE of Magna, Utah
M5.3 Nov 13, 2020
33 km SE of Mina, Nevada
M5.3 Sep 2, 2017
12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Provo, Utah

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

Earthquake FAQ — Provo, Utah

Was there an earthquake in Provo today?

20 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Provo in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Provo?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 84602. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Provo.

What is the earthquake history for Provo, Utah?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Provo area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 84602.

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