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Earthquakes Near Littlefield, Arizona 86432 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 86432 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Littlefield, Arizona

25 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Littlefield, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 86432 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 Littlefield, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Littlefield

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 24 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 25
Closest to you M1.6, 55 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.6, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 44 days ago
Tracking Area
Littlefield
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 25 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Littlefield

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
M2.6 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 250 mi 3:02 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 250 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 26 km W of Preston, Nevada 169 mi 3:30 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 250 mi 5:39 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 250 mi 4:02 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Milford, Utah 123 mi 8:18 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 250 mi 3:42 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 250 mi 2:16 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 55 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 245 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 250 mi 3:53 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 35 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 90 mi 8:52 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 250 mi 3:29 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 249 mi 3:42 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 250 mi 4:24 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Little Lake, CA 222 mi 3:41 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 250 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 222 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 240 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 249 mi 5:35 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 250 mi 3:12 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 249 mi 3:09 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 224 mi 3:22 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 23 km WNW of Barstow, CA 234 mi 5:24 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 223 mi 7:52 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Littlefield

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Littlefield has recorded 6,750 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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Sat
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Sun
1
MAX M2.7
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
3
MAX M3.6
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 6750 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 169 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2011: 206 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2012: 177 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 141 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2014: 153 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2015: 168 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2016: 146 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2017: 97 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 111 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2019: 2,823 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 1,111 (M2.5–4), 53 (M4+)2021: 295 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2022: 191 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2023: 180 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2024: 151 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2025: 194 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 183 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 173 events, Energy: 19.0M2011: 211 events, Energy: 28.5M2012: 178 events, Energy: 10.4M2013: 144 events, Energy: 14.6M2014: 158 events, Energy: 28.6M2015: 174 events, Energy: 120.2M2016: 151 events, Energy: 16.7M2017: 99 events, Energy: 7.2M2018: 113 events, Energy: 14.3M2019: 2,956 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 1,164 events, Energy: 6.8B2021: 302 events, Energy: 26.9M2022: 197 events, Energy: 53.1M2023: 183 events, Energy: 21.5M2024: 159 events, Energy: 62.8M2025: 197 events, Energy: 16.0M2026: 191 events, Energy: 53.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
11.6
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 — Littlefield, Arizona

What Littlefield 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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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 Littlefield. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Littlefield, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Littlefield today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Littlefield?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 86432. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Littlefield.

What is the earthquake history for Littlefield, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Littlefield area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 86432.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Littlefield?

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