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Earthquakes Near Tucson, Arizona 85746 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 85746 Updated just now

1 tiny quake nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Tucson, Arizona

1 earthquake has been recorded within 250 miles of Tucson, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 85746 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 Tucson, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Tucson, Arizona

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Tucson and the surrounding 85746 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€” Tucson

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

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Threat score: 3 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 1
Closest to you M1.6, 237 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.6, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 743 days ago
Tracking Area
Tucson
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 1 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Tucson

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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M1.6 		Not felt 45 km NE of Holtville, CA 237 mi 5:52 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Tucson

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Tucson has recorded 3,906 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· 3906 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 113 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2007: 35 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2008: 270 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2009: 117 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2010: 1,879 (M2.5–4), 92 (M4+)2011: 251 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2012: 134 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2013: 108 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2014: 96 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2015: 68 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2016: 44 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2017: 29 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 42 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 44 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2020: 39 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2021: 52 (M2.5–4), 52 (M4+)2022: 37 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2023: 52 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2024: 81 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2025: 56 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 25 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 120 events, Energy: 192.2M2007: 37 events, Energy: 20.6M2008: 287 events, Energy: 323.5M2009: 143 events, Energy: 25.8B2010: 1,971 events, Energy: 64.4B2011: 263 events, Energy: 103.8M2012: 161 events, Energy: 219.4M2013: 124 events, Energy: 57.2M2014: 119 events, Energy: 435.2M2015: 72 events, Energy: 11.6M2016: 55 events, Energy: 249.1M2017: 30 events, Energy: 2.8M2018: 52 events, Energy: 68.1M2019: 56 events, Energy: 181.9M2020: 43 events, Energy: 185.9M2021: 104 events, Energy: 367.5M2022: 42 events, Energy: 159.6M2023: 54 events, Energy: 14.0M2024: 90 events, Energy: 53.2M2025: 57 events, Energy: 3.9M2026: 26 events, Energy: 3.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
9.4
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 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€” Tucson, Arizona

What Tucson 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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Cities near Tucson with live tracking

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Tucson, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Tucson today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Tucson?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 85746. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Tucson.

What is the earthquake history for Tucson, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Tucson area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 85746.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Tucson?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 85746. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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