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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 87901 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico

13 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 87901 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 Truth Or Consequences, 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 — Truth Or Consequences

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Threat score: 6 / 100

Some seismic activity near Truth Or Consequences. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 13
Closest to you M1.5, 172 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 73 days ago
Tracking Area
Truth Or Consequences
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 13 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Truth Or Consequences

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
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km S of Lindsay, Texas 241 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 243 mi 12:31 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Toyah, Texas 232 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 243 mi 12:36 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 27 km W of Jal, New Mexico 219 mi 5:05 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 184 mi 10:09 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 241 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 196 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 172 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 40 km W of Mentone, Texas 202 mi 11:30 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 197 mi 5:07 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 228 mi 1:39 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 185 mi 11:47 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Truth Or Consequences

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Truth Or Consequences has recorded 3,430 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.4 on May 4, 2025, located 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. On average, the area experiences approximately 219 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
1
MAX M2.6
Sat
0
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Sun
7
MAX M3.9
Mon
3
MAX M3.6
Tue
1
MAX M2.6
Wed
11
MAX M3.8
Thu
0
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 3430 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude020040060080005101520'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 13 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 34 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2012: 11 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 19 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 46 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2015: 17 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 18 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 36 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 74 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 226 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 501 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2022: 696 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2023: 585 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2024: 429 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2025: 407 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2026: 210 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02004006008000100.0M200.0M300.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 6 events, Energy: 193.5k2007: 8 events, Energy: 521.9k2008: 5 events, Energy: 390.8k2009: 14 events, Energy: 458.2k2010: 15 events, Energy: 3.6M2011: 41 events, Energy: 24.6M2012: 11 events, Energy: 724.4k2013: 20 events, Energy: 1.6M2014: 48 events, Energy: 94.2M2015: 17 events, Energy: 1.3M2016: 8 events, Energy: 696.5k2017: 18 events, Energy: 799.5k2018: 36 events, Energy: 772.5k2019: 74 events, Energy: 2.5M2020: 227 events, Energy: 39.7M2021: 518 events, Energy: 119.1M2022: 716 events, Energy: 234.7M2023: 591 events, Energy: 93.7M2024: 434 events, Energy: 28.1M2025: 412 events, Energy: 187.7M2026: 211 events, Energy: 16.2M
Largest Recorded
M5.4
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
May 4, 2025
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.7
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.4 May 4, 2025
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
M5.4 Nov 16, 2022
Coalson Draw, Texas
M5.3 Jun 29, 2014
13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona
M5.3 Aug 23, 2011
6 km S of Valdez, Colorado
M5.2 Nov 8, 2023
Coalson Draw, Texas
M5.2 Jul 31, 2021
17 km W of Bavispe, Mexico
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico

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

Earthquake FAQ — Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico

Was there an earthquake in Truth Or Consequences today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Truth Or Consequences?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 87901. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Truth Or Consequences.

What is the earthquake history for Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Truth Or Consequences area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 87901.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Truth Or Consequences?

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