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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 85173 Updated just now

No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Superior in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Superior, Arizona

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Superior, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 85173 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 Superior, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Superior, Arizona

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Superior and the surrounding 85173 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds — no manual earthquake watch required.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Superior

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Last felt M4.0+ 743 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Superior

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

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📈 Earthquake History — Superior

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Superior has recorded 2,421 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.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 2421 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k0204060'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 107 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2007: 37 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 203 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2009: 102 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2010: 953 (M2.5–4), 45 (M4+)2011: 110 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2012: 77 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2013: 71 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 87 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2015: 62 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2016: 38 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 33 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 39 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 44 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2020: 39 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 46 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2022: 40 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 51 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2024: 74 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2025: 52 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 23 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
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Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k0200.0M400.0M600.0M800.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 112 events, Energy: 146.1M2007: 37 events, Energy: 2.9M2008: 217 events, Energy: 224.5M2009: 109 events, Energy: 576.0M2010: 998 events, Energy: 737.3M2011: 117 events, Energy: 85.5M2012: 87 events, Energy: 164.1M2013: 72 events, Energy: 4.7M2014: 93 events, Energy: 117.3M2015: 66 events, Energy: 11.4M2016: 38 events, Energy: 1.9M2017: 34 events, Energy: 2.8M2018: 46 events, Energy: 45.2M2019: 48 events, Energy: 72.3M2020: 41 events, Energy: 180.2M2021: 54 events, Energy: 96.2M2022: 41 events, Energy: 3.4M2023: 53 events, Energy: 14.0M2024: 82 events, Energy: 52.0M2025: 52 events, Energy: 2.5M2026: 24 events, Energy: 3.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.4
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ 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 Bahía 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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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Superior, Arizona

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

Earthquake FAQ — Superior, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Superior today?

No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Superior in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Superior in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Superior?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 85173. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Superior.

What is the earthquake history for Superior, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Superior area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 85173.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Superior?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 85173. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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