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Earthquakes Near Virgin, Utah 84779 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 84779 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Virgin, Utah

5 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Virgin, Utah in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 84779 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 Virgin, 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 — Virgin

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
All Quiet
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Threat score: 4 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 5
Closest to you M1.6, 71 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.0, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 45 days ago
Tracking Area
Virgin
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 5 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Virgin

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
M2.0 		Not felt 26 km W of Preston, Nevada 162 mi 3:30 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Milford, Utah 77 mi 8:18 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 121 mi 8:52 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 71 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Magna, Utah 242 mi 8:56 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Virgin

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Virgin has recorded 2,012 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 781 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Sun
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MAX M2.7
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 2012 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0501001502000510'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 47 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2007: 76 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 93 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2009: 90 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 131 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2011: 144 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2012: 85 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 80 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 82 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2015: 112 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2016: 67 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2017: 55 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 71 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2019: 146 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2020: 168 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2021: 85 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 80 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 61 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2024: 76 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2025: 103 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 99 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0501001502000200.0M400.0M600.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 48 events, Energy: 6.6M2007: 77 events, Energy: 7.3M2008: 95 events, Energy: 9.3M2009: 91 events, Energy: 4.0M2010: 135 events, Energy: 16.8M2011: 147 events, Energy: 18.0M2012: 86 events, Energy: 4.9M2013: 81 events, Energy: 6.6M2014: 86 events, Energy: 20.1M2015: 117 events, Energy: 113.6M2016: 69 events, Energy: 6.5M2017: 57 events, Energy: 4.7M2018: 73 events, Energy: 11.4M2019: 153 events, Energy: 27.5M2020: 178 events, Energy: 408.3M2021: 86 events, Energy: 4.9M2022: 81 events, Energy: 7.1M2023: 63 events, Energy: 11.6M2024: 82 events, Energy: 32.8M2025: 104 events, Energy: 6.6M2026: 103 events, Energy: 19.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
5.6
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.1 Jul 6, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
M5.9 Feb 21, 2008
8 km ENE of Wells, Nevada
M5.8 Jun 24, 2020
18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Virgin, Utah

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

Earthquake FAQ — Virgin, Utah

Was there an earthquake in Virgin today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Virgin?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 84779. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Virgin.

What is the earthquake history for Virgin, Utah?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Virgin area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 84779.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Virgin?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 84779. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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