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Earthquakes Near Washington, Utah 84780 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 84780 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Washington, Utah

8 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Washington, Utah in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 84780 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 Washington, 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 — Washington

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 8
Closest to you M1.6, 54 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.0, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 45 days ago
Tracking Area
Washington
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 Washington

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 159 mi 3:30 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Milford, Utah 96 mi 8:18 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 54 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 35 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 102 mi 8:52 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Little Lake, CA 242 mi 3:41 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 244 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 247 mi 3:22 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 245 mi 7:52 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Washington

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Washington has recorded 5,408 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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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 5408 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k050100'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 74 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2007: 98 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2008: 151 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2009: 208 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2010: 168 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2011: 180 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2012: 108 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 102 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2014: 107 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2015: 142 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2016: 114 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2017: 65 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 85 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2019: 2,121 (M2.5–4), 94 (M4+)2020: 642 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2021: 195 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2022: 139 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2023: 136 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2024: 113 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2025: 131 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2026: 117 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k020.0B40.0B60.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 75 events, Energy: 8.3M2007: 100 events, Energy: 10.7M2008: 158 events, Energy: 61.0M2009: 222 events, Energy: 181.9M2010: 172 events, Energy: 18.9M2011: 184 events, Energy: 26.3M2012: 109 events, Energy: 6.7M2013: 104 events, Energy: 9.5M2014: 111 events, Energy: 21.9M2015: 148 events, Energy: 118.3M2016: 119 events, Energy: 13.9M2017: 67 events, Energy: 5.2M2018: 87 events, Energy: 12.0M2019: 2,215 events, Energy: 49.4B2020: 682 events, Energy: 6.2B2021: 197 events, Energy: 11.3M2022: 145 events, Energy: 49.6M2023: 138 events, Energy: 16.6M2024: 120 events, Energy: 57.2M2025: 133 events, Energy: 13.8M2026: 122 events, Energy: 22.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
9
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 — Washington, Utah

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

Earthquake FAQ — Washington, Utah

Was there an earthquake in Washington today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Washington?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 84780. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Washington.

What is the earthquake history for Washington, Utah?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Washington area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 84780.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Washington?

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