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Earthquakes Near Portales, New Mexico 88130 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 88130 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Portales, New Mexico

23 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Portales, New Mexico in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 88130 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 Portales, 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 — Portales

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 6 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 23
Closest to you M0.8, 138 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 73 days ago
Tracking Area
Portales
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 23 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Portales

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 194 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 214 mi 12:31 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Toyah, Texas 202 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 214 mi 12:36 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 182 mi 10:09 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 179 mi 6:22 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 203 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 172 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 209 mi 6:49 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 183 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 36 km E of Balmorhea, Texas 219 mi 7:36 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 40 km W of Mentone, Texas 173 mi 11:30 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 140 mi 4:35 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 149 mi 5:07 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 153 mi 2:40 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 177 mi 2:35 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 153 mi 7:21 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 138 mi 6:38 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 152 mi 1:39 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 183 mi 11:47 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 153 mi 7:34 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 153 mi 5:08 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 139 mi 8:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Portales

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Portales has recorded 4,598 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 302 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 · 4598 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000102030'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 28 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 12 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 23 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 32 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 27 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 71 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2012: 37 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 33 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 51 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 42 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 26 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2017: 63 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 94 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 130 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 294 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 623 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2022: 800 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 748 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2024: 587 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2025: 511 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 277 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 28 events, Energy: 1.6M2007: 13 events, Energy: 4.6M2008: 23 events, Energy: 1.4M2009: 33 events, Energy: 2.9M2010: 29 events, Energy: 4.4M2011: 76 events, Energy: 110.1M2012: 37 events, Energy: 1.1M2013: 33 events, Energy: 902.4k2014: 51 events, Energy: 2.1M2015: 42 events, Energy: 3.7M2016: 28 events, Energy: 5.3M2017: 64 events, Energy: 3.8M2018: 94 events, Energy: 2.9M2019: 131 events, Energy: 5.0M2020: 296 events, Energy: 42.9M2021: 641 events, Energy: 71.3M2022: 821 events, Energy: 302.8M2023: 761 events, Energy: 124.3M2024: 599 events, Energy: 160.4M2025: 518 events, Energy: 209.4M2026: 280 events, Energy: 22.6M
Largest Recorded
M5.4
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
May 4, 2025
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.2
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 Dec 16, 2022
Range Hill, Texas
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Portales, New Mexico

What Portales 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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Earthquake FAQ — Portales, New Mexico

Was there an earthquake in Portales today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Portales?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 88130. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Portales.

What is the earthquake history for Portales, New Mexico?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Portales area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 88130.

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