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Earthquakes Near Yuma, Arizona 85365 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 85365 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Yuma, Arizona

39 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Yuma, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 85365 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 Yuma, 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€” Yuma

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 Yuma. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 39
Closest to you M1.6, 49 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 40 days ago
Tracking Area
Yuma
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 39 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Yuma

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 160 mi 3:09 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 133 mi 2:24 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 195 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 215 mi 10:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 124 mi 7:03 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 45 km NE of Holtville, CA 49 mi 5:52 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 141 mi 9:13 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 4 km SW of Brawley, CA 83 mi 6:02 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 124 mi 6:50 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 158 mi 8:06 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 132 mi 8:06 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 186 mi 10:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 156 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 211 mi 8:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 189 mi 1:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 192 mi 4:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 157 mi 1:05 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 188 mi 8:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 187 mi 7:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 133 mi 1:51 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 185 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km E of Anza, CA 144 mi 7:02 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 138 mi 2:15 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 187 mi 9:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 131 mi 3:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 131 mi 8:26 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 161 mi 3:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 124 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 189 mi 6:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 189 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 158 mi 3:49 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 152 mi 8:19 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 144 mi 4:57 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 124 mi 7:30 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 140 mi 4:49 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 132 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 174 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 170 mi 10:03 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Yuma

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Yuma has recorded 12,074 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 951 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· 12074 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: 382 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2007: 317 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2008: 575 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2009: 461 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2010: 4,138 (M2.5–4), 187 (M4+)2011: 618 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2012: 532 (M2.5–4), 44 (M4+)2013: 346 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2014: 329 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2015: 265 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 355 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2017: 243 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 304 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2019: 271 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2020: 518 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2021: 395 (M2.5–4), 61 (M4+)2022: 257 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 266 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2024: 397 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2025: 298 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2026: 176 (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: 398 events, Energy: 256.8M2007: 333 events, Energy: 72.5M2008: 606 events, Energy: 532.5M2009: 492 events, Energy: 1.2B2010: 4,325 events, Energy: 65.4B2011: 647 events, Energy: 154.1M2012: 576 events, Energy: 543.2M2013: 370 events, Energy: 106.4M2014: 359 events, Energy: 423.3M2015: 276 events, Energy: 57.9M2016: 376 events, Energy: 350.5M2017: 245 events, Energy: 14.6M2018: 322 events, Energy: 109.4M2019: 288 events, Energy: 205.7M2020: 540 events, Energy: 359.0M2021: 456 events, Energy: 425.7M2022: 273 events, Energy: 2.2B2023: 279 events, Energy: 67.0M2024: 422 events, Energy: 141.4M2025: 306 events, Energy: 94.6M2026: 185 events, Energy: 62.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
44.6
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€” Yuma, Arizona

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Yuma, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Yuma today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Yuma?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 85365. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Yuma.

What is the earthquake history for Yuma, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Yuma area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 85365.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Yuma?

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