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Earthquakes Near Tempe, Arizona 85282 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 85282 Updated just now

1 tiny quake nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Tempe, Arizona

1 earthquake has been recorded within 250 miles of Tempe, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 85282 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 Tempe, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Tempe and the surrounding 85282 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 — Tempe

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 Tempe. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 1
Closest to you M2.0, 202 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.0, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 39 days ago
Tracking Area
Tempe
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 1 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Tempe

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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M2.0 		Rarely felt 9 km ESE of Puebla, B.C., MX 202 mi 4:47 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Tempe

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Tempe has recorded 8,445 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 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 8445 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: 252 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2007: 157 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2008: 413 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2009: 311 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2010: 3,822 (M2.5–4), 155 (M4+)2011: 400 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2012: 377 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 185 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2014: 172 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2015: 129 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2016: 193 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2017: 99 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 115 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 112 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2020: 315 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2021: 268 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2022: 113 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2023: 139 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2024: 222 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2025: 137 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 122 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 263 events, Energy: 172.7M2007: 165 events, Energy: 40.0M2008: 431 events, Energy: 276.5M2009: 328 events, Energy: 638.8M2010: 3,977 events, Energy: 65.1B2011: 417 events, Energy: 115.0M2012: 413 events, Energy: 511.9M2013: 191 events, Energy: 29.1M2014: 193 events, Energy: 437.2M2015: 134 events, Energy: 16.0M2016: 202 events, Energy: 34.2M2017: 100 events, Energy: 5.8M2018: 124 events, Energy: 66.4M2019: 121 events, Energy: 92.9M2020: 329 events, Energy: 252.3M2021: 286 events, Energy: 162.6M2022: 117 events, Energy: 59.7M2023: 147 events, Energy: 45.9M2024: 237 events, Energy: 93.1M2025: 140 events, Energy: 14.8M2026: 130 events, Energy: 57.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
10.2
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 — Tempe, Arizona

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

Earthquake FAQ — Tempe, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Tempe today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Tempe?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 85282. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Tempe.

What is the earthquake history for Tempe, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Tempe area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 85282.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Tempe?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 85282. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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