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Earthquakes Near Congress, Arizona 85332 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 85332 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Congress, Arizona

18 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Congress, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 85332 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 Congress, 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 Congress and the surrounding 85332 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€” Congress

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 18
Closest to you M1.1, 173 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 86 days ago
Tracking Area
Congress
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 18 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Congress

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
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 237 mi 4:03 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 234 mi 3:50 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 237 mi 4:16 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 237 mi 1:16 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 197 mi 2:18 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Pine Valley, CA 223 mi 10:08 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 196 mi 2:23 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 197 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 190 mi 4:45 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 241 mi 3:31 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 173 mi 9:50 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 237 mi 8:05 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 189 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 212 mi 6:25 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 232 mi 2:35 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 226 mi 1:15 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 222 mi 5:36 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 235 mi 6:18 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Congress

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Congress has recorded 10,995 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 802 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Fri
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MAX M3.0
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MAX M3.2
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MAX M3.1
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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 10995 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02k4k6k050100150200'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 330 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2007: 264 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2008: 527 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2009: 411 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2010: 4,012 (M2.5–4), 163 (M4+)2011: 536 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2012: 494 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2013: 322 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2014: 288 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2015: 234 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 326 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2017: 217 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2018: 268 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2019: 232 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2020: 480 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2021: 362 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2022: 218 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2023: 236 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2024: 340 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2025: 271 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 215 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02k4k6k020.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 342 events, Energy: 181.4M2007: 273 events, Energy: 31.2M2008: 553 events, Energy: 334.5M2009: 425 events, Energy: 620.7M2010: 4,175 events, Energy: 65.3B2011: 554 events, Energy: 102.9M2012: 522 events, Energy: 379.0M2013: 328 events, Energy: 35.8M2014: 298 events, Energy: 141.0M2015: 243 events, Energy: 133.3M2016: 336 events, Energy: 100.0M2017: 220 events, Energy: 13.3M2018: 280 events, Energy: 90.4M2019: 240 events, Energy: 87.9M2020: 498 events, Energy: 340.3M2021: 377 events, Energy: 151.0M2022: 223 events, Energy: 21.9M2023: 247 events, Energy: 56.2M2024: 358 events, Energy: 130.5M2025: 278 events, Energy: 88.0M2026: 225 events, Energy: 68.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
12.2
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€” Congress, Arizona

What Congress 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.

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Congress, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Congress today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Congress?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 85332. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Congress.

What is the earthquake history for Congress, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Congress area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 85332.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Congress?

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