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Earthquakes Near Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 88220 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Carlsbad, New Mexico

28 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Carlsbad, New Mexico in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 88220 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 Carlsbad, 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 — Carlsbad

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 32 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 28
Closest to you M1.0, 35 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.8, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 73 days ago
Tracking Area
Carlsbad
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 28 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Carlsbad

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
M3.8 		Light shaking 4 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico 205 mi 6:56 PM Details →
M3.7 		Light shaking 2 km NNW of Abeytas, New Mexico 204 mi 5:14 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 9 km WNW of Veguita, New Mexico 209 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km S of Lindsay, Texas 86 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 97 mi 12:31 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Toyah, Texas 84 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 97 mi 12:36 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 45 mi 10:09 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 90 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 44 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 36 km SW of Coyanosa, Texas 109 mi 7:55 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 43 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 36 km E of Balmorhea, Texas 112 mi 7:36 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 40 km W of Mentone, Texas 48 mi 11:30 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 138 mi 4:35 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 35 mi 5:07 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 29 km SW of Coyanosa, Texas 108 mi 8:19 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 146 mi 2:40 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 159 mi 2:35 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 146 mi 7:21 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 130 mi 6:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 41 km NNE of Rankin, Texas 161 mi 6:50 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 65 mi 1:39 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 46 mi 11:47 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 146 mi 7:34 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 146 mi 5:08 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 15 km NNW of Midland, Texas 133 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 138 mi 8:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Carlsbad

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Carlsbad has recorded 4,216 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

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 · 4216 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000102030'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 14 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 57 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2012: 11 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 11 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 22 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 25 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 53 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 75 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 116 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 286 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 598 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2022: 793 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 700 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 575 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2025: 501 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 262 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 7 events, Energy: 148.2k2007: 3 events, Energy: 202.2k2008: 6 events, Energy: 141.9k2009: 7 events, Energy: 201.5k2010: 16 events, Energy: 3.2M2011: 65 events, Energy: 28.6M2012: 11 events, Energy: 562.5k2013: 12 events, Energy: 1.4M2014: 22 events, Energy: 794.2k2015: 26 events, Energy: 2.7M2016: 13 events, Energy: 1.0M2017: 53 events, Energy: 2.0M2018: 75 events, Energy: 1.7M2019: 117 events, Energy: 4.3M2020: 288 events, Energy: 42.5M2021: 612 events, Energy: 62.6M2022: 814 events, Energy: 302.1M2023: 710 events, Energy: 115.6M2024: 587 events, Energy: 160.3M2025: 508 events, Energy: 209.2M2026: 264 events, Energy: 20.2M
Largest Recorded
M5.4
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
May 4, 2025
Avg Noticeable / Year
21.8
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
M5.4 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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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Carlsbad, New Mexico

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

Earthquake FAQ — Carlsbad, New Mexico

Was there an earthquake in Carlsbad today?

28 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 Carlsbad in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Carlsbad?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 88220. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Carlsbad.

What is the earthquake history for Carlsbad, New Mexico?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Carlsbad area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 88220.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Carlsbad?

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