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Earthquakes Near Phoenix, Arizona 85045 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 85045 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Phoenix, Arizona

7 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Phoenix, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 85045 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 Phoenix, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Phoenix, Arizona

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Phoenix and the surrounding 85045 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Phoenix

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 7
Closest to you M2.0, 191 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.0, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 39 days ago
Tracking Area
Phoenix
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 7 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Phoenix

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.0 		Rarely felt 9 km ESE of Puebla, B.C., MX 191 mi 4:47 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 243 mi 7:03 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 242 mi 6:50 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 247 mi 3:39 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 243 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 242 mi 7:30 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 249 mi 11:29 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Phoenix

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Phoenix has recorded 9,165 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M7.2 on Apr 4, 2010, located The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake. On average, the area experiences approximately 799 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 9165 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150200'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 270 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2007: 176 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2008: 428 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2009: 326 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2010: 3,890 (M2.5–4), 160 (M4+)2011: 435 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2012: 414 (M2.5–4), 39 (M4+)2013: 219 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2014: 199 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2015: 159 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2016: 213 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2017: 117 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 143 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2019: 136 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2020: 383 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2021: 300 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2022: 158 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2023: 174 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 280 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2025: 171 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2026: 132 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02k4k6k020.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 281 events, Energy: 173.6M2007: 186 events, Energy: 43.1M2008: 447 events, Energy: 292.7M2009: 345 events, Energy: 648.7M2010: 4,050 events, Energy: 65.1B2011: 457 events, Energy: 126.1M2012: 453 events, Energy: 525.0M2013: 228 events, Energy: 36.5M2014: 220 events, Energy: 438.7M2015: 165 events, Energy: 40.2M2016: 226 events, Energy: 264.1M2017: 118 events, Energy: 6.7M2018: 154 events, Energy: 76.3M2019: 148 events, Energy: 103.3M2020: 401 events, Energy: 312.0M2021: 324 events, Energy: 221.5M2022: 166 events, Energy: 172.4M2023: 184 events, Energy: 51.1M2024: 296 events, Energy: 97.0M2025: 176 events, Energy: 20.2M2026: 140 events, Energy: 57.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
11.9
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.2 Apr 4, 2010
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
M7.1 Jul 6, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.9 Aug 3, 2009
96 km WNW of BahΓ­a de Kino, Mexico
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.2 Nov 22, 2022
28 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico
M6.2 Aug 3, 2009
97 km N of San Luis, Mexico
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Phoenix, Arizona

What Phoenix 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.

πŸ›‘οΈ 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.

πŸšͺ 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

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ 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.

πŸ“ Nearby Earthquake Monitoring

Cities near Phoenix with live tracking

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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 Phoenix. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Phoenix, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Phoenix today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Phoenix?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 85045. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Phoenix.

What is the earthquake history for Phoenix, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Phoenix area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 85045.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Phoenix?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 85045. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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