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Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 85648 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Rio Rico, Arizona

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Rio Rico, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 85648 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 Rio Rico, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Rio Rico and the surrounding 85648 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€” Rio Rico

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

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Last felt M4.0+ 224 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Rio Rico

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

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πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Rio Rico

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Rio Rico has recorded 1,730 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.

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 1730 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000204060'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 64 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2007: 20 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2008: 21 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2009: 32 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2010: 780 (M2.5–4), 46 (M4+)2011: 96 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2012: 38 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2013: 49 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2014: 66 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2015: 39 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2016: 21 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2017: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 13 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 32 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2020: 15 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2021: 28 (M2.5–4), 52 (M4+)2022: 19 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2023: 36 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2024: 23 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2025: 41 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2026: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 76 events, Energy: 8.0B2007: 23 events, Energy: 21.1M2008: 25 events, Energy: 68.5M2009: 53 events, Energy: 25.2B2010: 826 events, Energy: 724.7M2011: 108 events, Energy: 175.0M2012: 70 events, Energy: 32.9B2013: 63 events, Energy: 51.1M2014: 91 events, Energy: 436.1M2015: 42 events, Energy: 9.2M2016: 33 events, Energy: 249.6M2017: 10 events, Energy: 296.3k2018: 22 events, Energy: 48.3M2019: 44 events, Energy: 181.4M2020: 20 events, Energy: 190.8M2021: 80 events, Energy: 351.7M2022: 26 events, Energy: 1.6B2023: 43 events, Energy: 20.1M2024: 27 events, Energy: 40.3M2025: 43 events, Energy: 14.4M2026: 5 events, Energy: 41.6k
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
8.5
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 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€” Rio Rico, Arizona

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Rio Rico, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Rio Rico today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Rio Rico?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 85648. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Rio Rico.

What is the earthquake history for Rio Rico, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Rio Rico area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 85648.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Rio Rico?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 85648. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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