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Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 85356 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Wellton, Arizona

41 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Wellton, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 85356 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 Wellton, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Wellton

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 41
Closest to you M1.6, 53 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 40 days ago
Tracking Area
Wellton
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 41 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Wellton

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
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 162 mi 3:09 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 135 mi 2:24 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 204 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 226 mi 10:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 123 mi 7:03 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 45 km NE of Holtville, CA 53 mi 5:52 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 146 mi 9:13 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 4 km SW of Brawley, CA 82 mi 6:02 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 131 mi 10:50 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 123 mi 6:50 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 168 mi 8:06 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 131 mi 8:06 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 194 mi 10:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km NW of Loma Linda, CA 201 mi 10:07 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 163 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 220 mi 8:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 197 mi 1:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 200 mi 4:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 164 mi 1:05 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 197 mi 8:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 196 mi 7:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 134 mi 1:51 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 194 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km E of Anza, CA 150 mi 7:02 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 144 mi 2:15 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 195 mi 9:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 135 mi 3:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 135 mi 8:26 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 168 mi 3:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 123 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 197 mi 6:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 197 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 161 mi 3:49 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 154 mi 8:19 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 149 mi 4:57 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 123 mi 7:30 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 145 mi 4:49 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 135 mi 11:29 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 132 mi 4:55 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 184 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 176 mi 10:03 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Wellton

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Wellton has recorded 11,921 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 816 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 11921 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: 374 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2007: 310 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2008: 565 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2009: 454 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2010: 4,128 (M2.5–4), 187 (M4+)2011: 609 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2012: 530 (M2.5–4), 44 (M4+)2013: 339 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2014: 322 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2015: 260 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 337 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2017: 241 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 303 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2019: 259 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2020: 516 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2021: 390 (M2.5–4), 62 (M4+)2022: 255 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 255 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2024: 393 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2025: 279 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2026: 170 (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: 390 events, Energy: 256.4M2007: 326 events, Energy: 72.7M2008: 597 events, Energy: 563.0M2009: 485 events, Energy: 3.2B2010: 4,315 events, Energy: 65.4B2011: 638 events, Energy: 153.7M2012: 574 events, Energy: 542.9M2013: 362 events, Energy: 106.5M2014: 352 events, Energy: 423.1M2015: 271 events, Energy: 57.8M2016: 358 events, Energy: 349.0M2017: 243 events, Energy: 14.4M2018: 320 events, Energy: 107.3M2019: 277 events, Energy: 207.1M2020: 538 events, Energy: 358.9M2021: 452 events, Energy: 429.8M2022: 271 events, Energy: 2.2B2023: 268 events, Energy: 66.3M2024: 418 events, Energy: 141.4M2025: 287 events, Energy: 92.8M2026: 179 events, Energy: 61.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
51.9
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
M7.0 Apr 12, 2012
69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico
M6.9 Aug 3, 2009
96 km WNW of BahΓ­a de Kino, Mexico
M6.6 Jan 4, 2006
75 km SSW of BahΓ­a de Kino, Mexico
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Wellton, Arizona

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Wellton, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Wellton today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Wellton?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 85356. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Wellton.

What is the earthquake history for Wellton, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Wellton area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 85356.

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