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Earthquakes Near White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico 88002 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 88002 Updated just now

19 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

19 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 88002 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 White Sands Missile Range, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” White Sands Missile Range

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

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 38 / 100

Above-average activity near White Sands Missile Range. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 19
Closest to you M1.5, 117 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.8, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 73 days ago
Tracking Area
White Sands Missile Range
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 19 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near White Sands Missile Range

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
M3.8 		Light shaking 4 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico 146 mi 6:56 PM Details β†’
M3.7 		Light shaking 2 km NNW of Abeytas, New Mexico 147 mi 5:14 PM Details β†’
M2.6 		Rarely felt 9 km WNW of Veguita, New Mexico 152 mi 5:36 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km S of Lindsay, Texas 187 mi 5:04 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 186 mi 12:31 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Toyah, Texas 176 mi 8:42 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 186 mi 12:36 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 129 mi 10:09 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 186 mi 2:23 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 144 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 36 km SW of Coyanosa, Texas 206 mi 7:55 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 117 mi 6:28 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 36 km E of Balmorhea, Texas 207 mi 7:36 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 40 km W of Mentone, Texas 150 mi 11:30 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 151 mi 5:07 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 29 km SW of Coyanosa, Texas 206 mi 8:19 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 249 mi 6:38 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 182 mi 1:39 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 130 mi 11:47 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” White Sands Missile Range

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

White Sands Missile Range has recorded 3,685 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 232 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 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 3685 events

Past Week
View:
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: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 11 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 7 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 34 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2012: 12 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 17 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 41 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2015: 28 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 49 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 66 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 116 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 277 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 547 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2022: 727 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2023: 590 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2024: 440 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2025: 408 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2026: 218 (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: 115.6k2007: 7 events, Energy: 506.1k2008: 4 events, Energy: 38.3k2009: 11 events, Energy: 242.1k2010: 9 events, Energy: 3.3M2011: 41 events, Energy: 24.7M2012: 12 events, Energy: 975.6k2013: 18 events, Energy: 1.6M2014: 43 events, Energy: 94.1M2015: 28 events, Energy: 1.7M2016: 14 events, Energy: 1.2M2017: 49 events, Energy: 2.0M2018: 66 events, Energy: 1.6M2019: 116 events, Energy: 3.5M2020: 278 events, Energy: 41.0M2021: 563 events, Energy: 119.0M2022: 747 events, Energy: 235.4M2023: 596 events, Energy: 94.0M2024: 445 events, Energy: 28.3M2025: 413 events, Energy: 187.4M2026: 219 events, Energy: 16.2M
Largest Recorded
M5.4
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
May 4, 2025
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.9
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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
M5.4 Sep 21, 2013
19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico
M5.3 Jun 29, 2014
13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona
M5.2 Nov 8, 2023
Coalson Draw, Texas
M5.2 Dec 16, 2022
Range Hill, Texas
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

What White Sands Missile Range 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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Earthquake FAQ β€” White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

Was there an earthquake in White Sands Missile Range today?

19 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of White Sands Missile Range in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near White Sands Missile Range?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 88002. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for White Sands Missile Range.

What is the earthquake history for White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the White Sands Missile Range area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 88002.

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