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Earthquakes Near Colorado City, Arizona 86021 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 86021 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Colorado City, Arizona

4 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Colorado City, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 86021 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 Colorado City, 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 Colorado City and the surrounding 86021 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds — no manual earthquake watch required.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Colorado City

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near Colorado City. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 4
Closest to you M1.6, 79 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.0, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 45 days ago
Tracking Area
Colorado City
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 4 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Colorado City

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.0 		Not felt 26 km W of Preston, Nevada 183 mi 3:30 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Milford, Utah 104 mi 8:18 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 79 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 35 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 124 mi 8:52 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Colorado City

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Colorado City has recorded 1,762 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2010. 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 1229 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 1762 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05010015020002468'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 115 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2011: 154 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2012: 94 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 89 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2014: 94 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2015: 113 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2016: 92 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2017: 56 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 76 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2019: 180 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2020: 117 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2021: 98 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 80 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 60 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2024: 79 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2025: 107 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 106 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release050100150200050.0M100.0M150.0M'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 118 events, Energy: 15.2M2011: 157 events, Energy: 18.9M2012: 95 events, Energy: 6.2M2013: 91 events, Energy: 10.0M2014: 98 events, Energy: 21.0M2015: 118 events, Energy: 113.5M2016: 96 events, Energy: 10.3M2017: 58 events, Energy: 4.6M2018: 78 events, Energy: 11.7M2019: 187 events, Energy: 22.7M2020: 121 events, Energy: 27.4M2021: 99 events, Energy: 5.3M2022: 81 events, Energy: 6.7M2023: 61 events, Energy: 6.0M2024: 85 events, Energy: 53.8M2025: 108 events, Energy: 6.0M2026: 111 events, Energy: 21.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
5.1
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ 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
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
M5.8 Jun 24, 2020
18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Colorado City, Arizona

What Colorado City 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.

🛡️ 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.

🚪 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

✓ 1 gallon of water per person per day
✓ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
✓ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
✓ Flashlight and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit
✓ Whistle to signal for help
✓ N95 dust masks
✓ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
✓ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
✓ 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 Colorado City. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Colorado City, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Colorado City today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Colorado City?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 86021. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Colorado City.

What is the earthquake history for Colorado City, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Colorado City area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 86021.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Colorado City?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 86021. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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