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Earthquakes Near Gila Bend, Arizona 85337 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 85337 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Gila Bend, Arizona

24 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Gila Bend, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 85337 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 Gila Bend, 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 — Gila Bend

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near Gila Bend. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 24
Closest to you M1.2, 198 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 40 days ago
Tracking Area
Gila Bend
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 24 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Gila Bend

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
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 234 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 207 mi 2:24 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 198 mi 7:03 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 198 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 230 mi 8:06 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Warner Springs, CA 218 mi 9:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 205 mi 8:06 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 230 mi 7:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 230 mi 1:05 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 207 mi 1:51 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km E of Anza, CA 217 mi 7:02 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 212 mi 2:15 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 205 mi 3:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 234 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 198 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 232 mi 3:49 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 225 mi 8:19 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 217 mi 4:57 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 198 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 213 mi 4:49 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 206 mi 11:29 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 206 mi 4:55 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 246 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 244 mi 10:03 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Gila Bend

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Gila Bend has recorded 10,848 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 594 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 10848 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: 332 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2007: 244 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2008: 508 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2009: 385 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2010: 4,058 (M2.5–4), 183 (M4+)2011: 564 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 482 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2013: 303 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2014: 278 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2015: 218 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 298 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2017: 197 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 252 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2019: 194 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2020: 475 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2021: 342 (M2.5–4), 60 (M4+)2022: 219 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2023: 228 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2024: 319 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2025: 229 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 150 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02k4k6k020.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 348 events, Energy: 253.5M2007: 255 events, Energy: 50.2M2008: 535 events, Energy: 398.1M2009: 410 events, Energy: 1.2B2010: 4,241 events, Energy: 65.4B2011: 592 events, Energy: 150.2M2012: 522 events, Energy: 530.9M2013: 324 events, Energy: 100.7M2014: 304 events, Energy: 450.6M2015: 227 events, Energy: 47.7M2016: 319 events, Energy: 347.9M2017: 199 events, Energy: 11.6M2018: 266 events, Energy: 93.4M2019: 210 events, Energy: 201.1M2020: 495 events, Energy: 342.8M2021: 402 events, Energy: 423.7M2022: 229 events, Energy: 182.1M2023: 240 events, Energy: 57.9M2024: 335 events, Energy: 97.9M2025: 236 events, Energy: 86.6M2026: 159 events, Energy: 60.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
22.5
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.2 Apr 4, 2010
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
M7.0 Apr 12, 2012
69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico
M6.9 Aug 3, 2009
96 km WNW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico
M6.6 Jan 4, 2006
75 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico
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 — Gila Bend, Arizona

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

Earthquake FAQ — Gila Bend, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Gila Bend today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Gila Bend?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 85337. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Gila Bend.

What is the earthquake history for Gila Bend, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Gila Bend area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 85337.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Gila Bend?

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