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Earthquakes Near Shiprock, New Mexico 87420 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 87420 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Shiprock, New Mexico

1 earthquake has been recorded within 250 miles of Shiprock, New Mexico in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 87420 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 Shiprock, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Shiprock, New Mexico

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Shiprock and the surrounding 87420 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€” Shiprock

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 3 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 1
Closest to you M1.1, 227 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.1, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 690 days ago
Tracking Area
Shiprock
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 Shiprock

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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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km W of Hiawatha, Utah 227 mi 6:40 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Shiprock

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Shiprock has recorded 1,261 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.3 on Jun 29, 2014, located 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona. On average, the area experiences approximately 94 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
0
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Sat
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Sun
6
MAX M3.9
Mon
1
MAX M2.9
Tue
0
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Wed
11
MAX M3.8
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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 1261 events

Past Month
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0501000246'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 49 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 57 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 62 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 78 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 56 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2011: 94 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2012: 69 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 66 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 65 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2015: 56 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 38 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2017: 50 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 66 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 55 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2020: 45 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 59 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2022: 39 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 78 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2024: 39 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2025: 39 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 73 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release050100050.0M100.0M150.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 49 events, Energy: 2.5M2007: 58 events, Energy: 7.4M2008: 62 events, Energy: 2.2M2009: 79 events, Energy: 3.9M2010: 57 events, Energy: 5.5M2011: 99 events, Energy: 117.3M2012: 70 events, Energy: 4.8M2013: 66 events, Energy: 2.7M2014: 67 events, Energy: 15.7M2015: 57 events, Energy: 5.3M2016: 40 events, Energy: 5.3M2017: 51 events, Energy: 4.7M2018: 67 events, Energy: 4.8M2019: 57 events, Energy: 8.5M2020: 47 events, Energy: 9.8M2021: 61 events, Energy: 5.1M2022: 39 events, Energy: 2.0M2023: 81 events, Energy: 11.5M2024: 40 events, Energy: 6.9M2025: 39 events, Energy: 1.5M2026: 75 events, Energy: 7.7M
Largest Recorded
M5.3
13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona
Jun 29, 2014
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.9
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.3 Jun 29, 2014
13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona
M5.3 Aug 23, 2011
6 km S of Valdez, Colorado
M4.7 Dec 1, 2014
6 km SSW of Kachina Village, Arizona
M4.7 Aug 22, 2011
9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado
M4.6 Jan 3, 2011
10 km NW of Circleville, Utah
M4.5 Mar 4, 2019
29 km E of La Sal, Utah
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Shiprock, New Mexico

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Shiprock, New Mexico

Was there an earthquake in Shiprock today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Shiprock?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 87420. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Shiprock.

What is the earthquake history for Shiprock, New Mexico?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Shiprock area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 87420.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Shiprock?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 87420. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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