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Earthquakes Near Waddell, Arizona 85355 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 85355 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Waddell, Arizona

17 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Waddell, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 85355 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 Waddell, 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 — Waddell

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 Waddell. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 17
Closest to you M2.0, 178 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.0, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 39 days ago
Tracking Area
Waddell
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 17 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Waddell

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
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 232 mi 2:24 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 9 km ESE of Puebla, B.C., MX 178 mi 4:47 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 225 mi 7:03 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 225 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 244 mi 8:06 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Warner Springs, CA 241 mi 9:25 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 248 mi 1:05 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 231 mi 1:51 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 232 mi 2:15 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 227 mi 3:39 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 225 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 246 mi 3:55 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 248 mi 8:19 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 12 km SE of Anza, CA 237 mi 4:57 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 225 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 233 mi 4:49 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 229 mi 11:29 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Waddell

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Waddell has recorded 10,199 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 · 10199 events

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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02k4k6k050100150200'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 302 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2007: 221 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2008: 472 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2009: 374 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2010: 4,003 (M2.5–4), 172 (M4+)2011: 517 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 469 (M2.5–4), 39 (M4+)2013: 279 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2014: 244 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2015: 192 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2016: 295 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2017: 157 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 192 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2019: 177 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2020: 458 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2021: 317 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2022: 198 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2023: 200 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 308 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2025: 214 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 148 (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: 313 events, Energy: 174.4M2007: 231 events, Energy: 44.7M2008: 494 events, Energy: 327.8M2009: 391 events, Energy: 641.9M2010: 4,175 events, Energy: 65.3B2011: 545 events, Energy: 146.0M2012: 508 events, Energy: 527.9M2013: 288 events, Energy: 50.6M2014: 265 events, Energy: 440.4M2015: 200 events, Energy: 45.0M2016: 310 events, Energy: 113.5M2017: 159 events, Energy: 9.9M2018: 204 events, Energy: 80.4M2019: 189 events, Energy: 103.8M2020: 477 events, Energy: 338.9M2021: 334 events, Energy: 156.7M2022: 204 events, Energy: 68.8M2023: 210 events, Energy: 51.6M2024: 324 events, Energy: 98.0M2025: 221 events, Energy: 86.8M2026: 157 events, Energy: 61.0M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
12.9
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 — Waddell, Arizona

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

Earthquake FAQ — Waddell, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Waddell today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Waddell?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 85355. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Waddell.

What is the earthquake history for Waddell, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Waddell area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 85355.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Waddell?

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