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Earthquakes Near Monticello, New Mexico 87939 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 87939 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Monticello, New Mexico

14 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Monticello, New Mexico in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 87939 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 Monticello, 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 — Monticello

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 14
Closest to you M1.6, 205 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.9, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 119 days ago
Tracking Area
Monticello
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 14 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Monticello

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
M1.9 		Not felt 51 km NW of Toyah, Texas 222 mi 10:14 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 209 mi 1:11 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas 232 mi 7:11 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 210 mi 12:37 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas 220 mi 7:43 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 209 mi 10:51 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 211 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 60 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 205 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 211 mi 2:06 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 212 mi 9:22 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 212 mi 9:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 208 mi 12:36 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 225 mi 4:38 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 48 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 209 mi 6:03 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Monticello

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Monticello has recorded 3,310 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 221 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 3310 events

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M2.5–4 (bars)
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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude020040060080005101520'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 7 (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: 12 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 19 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 46 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2015: 16 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 20 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 59 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 222 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 500 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2022: 686 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2023: 569 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2024: 404 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2025: 361 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2026: 231 (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: 7 events, Energy: 201.4k2007: 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: 12 events, Energy: 784.3k2013: 20 events, Energy: 1.6M2014: 48 events, Energy: 94.1M2015: 16 events, Energy: 1.3M2016: 9 events, Energy: 759.6k2017: 8 events, Energy: 657.3k2018: 20 events, Energy: 497.0k2019: 59 events, Energy: 2.3M2020: 223 events, Energy: 39.6M2021: 517 events, Energy: 119.1M2022: 706 events, Energy: 234.4M2023: 575 events, Energy: 93.5M2024: 409 events, Energy: 26.3M2025: 366 events, Energy: 186.9M2026: 232 events, Energy: 16.4M
Largest Recorded
M5.4
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
May 4, 2025
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.5
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 — Monticello, New Mexico

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

Earthquake FAQ — Monticello, New Mexico

Was there an earthquake in Monticello today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Monticello?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 87939. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Monticello.

What is the earthquake history for Monticello, New Mexico?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Monticello area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 87939.

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