📊 Earthquake Watch — White Sands Missile Range
Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS
Some seismic activity near White Sands Missile Range. Most too small to feel.
🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near White Sands Missile Range
Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS
📈 Earthquake History — White Sands Missile Range
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius
White Sands Missile Range has recorded 3,718 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 234 notable seismic events per year.
M2.5+ in Past 7 Days
Yearly Activity · 3718 events
Past WeekStrongest Recorded Earthquakes
🛡️ Earthquake Safety — White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico
What White Sands Missile Range residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake
Before: Secure Your Space
Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.
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.
After: Check and Evacuate
Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.
72-Hour Emergency Kit
Notable US Seismic History
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