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Earthquakes Near Benson, Arizona 85602 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 85602 Updated just now

No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Benson in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Benson, Arizona

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Benson, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 85602 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 Benson, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Benson, Arizona

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Benson and the surrounding 85602 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€” Benson

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

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Last felt M4.0+ 1068 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Benson

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

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πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Benson

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Benson has recorded 409 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 550 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 409 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0204060051015'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 11 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2008: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 7 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2010: 16 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2011: 11 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 10 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2013: 15 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2014: 48 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2015: 29 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2016: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 9 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 18 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2020: 11 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 21 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2022: 18 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2023: 24 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2024: 19 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2025: 28 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02040600100.0M200.0M300.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 13 events, Energy: 18.4M2008: 13 events, Energy: 3.8M2009: 11 events, Energy: 10.7M2010: 21 events, Energy: 14.6M2011: 13 events, Energy: 25.4M2012: 22 events, Energy: 147.2M2013: 19 events, Energy: 18.2M2014: 59 events, Energy: 241.3M2015: 31 events, Energy: 5.8M2016: 10 events, Energy: 795.1k2017: 9 events, Energy: 246.2k2018: 15 events, Energy: 40.5M2019: 23 events, Energy: 73.5M2020: 12 events, Energy: 178.2M2021: 36 events, Energy: 148.5M2022: 22 events, Energy: 157.6M2023: 26 events, Energy: 12.6M2024: 21 events, Energy: 4.4M2025: 29 events, Energy: 2.6M2026: 4 events, Energy: 30.4k
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.4
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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 BahΓ­a de Kino, Mexico
M6.6 Jan 4, 2006
75 km SSW of BahΓ­a de Kino, Mexico
M6.2 Aug 3, 2009
97 km N of San Luis, Mexico
M6.1 Nov 4, 2022
82 km SSW of BahΓ­a de Kino, Mexico
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Benson, Arizona

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Benson, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Benson today?

No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Benson in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Benson in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Benson?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 85602. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Benson.

What is the earthquake history for Benson, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Benson area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 85602.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Benson?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 85602. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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