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Earthquakes Near Capitan, New Mexico 88316 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 88316 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Capitan, New Mexico

22 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Capitan, New Mexico in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 88316 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 Capitan, 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 — Capitan

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
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Threat score: 28 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 22
Closest to you M1.2, 151 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 119 days ago
Tracking Area
Capitan
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 22 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Capitan

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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 22 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 211 mi 7:15 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 51 km NW of Toyah, Texas 165 mi 10:14 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 155 mi 1:11 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 26 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 214 mi 11:20 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas 169 mi 7:11 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 156 mi 12:37 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas 161 mi 7:43 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 155 mi 10:51 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 156 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 60 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 155 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 156 mi 2:06 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 157 mi 9:22 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Lindsay, Texas 205 mi 12:58 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Toyah, Texas 199 mi 9:21 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 157 mi 9:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 154 mi 12:36 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 151 mi 4:38 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 48 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 152 mi 6:03 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas 236 mi 6:21 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 27 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 215 mi 5:48 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km W of Stanton, Texas 229 mi 4:48 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 14 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 230 mi 12:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Capitan

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Capitan has recorded 4,420 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 251 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 4420 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000102030'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 25 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 15 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 18 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 35 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 21 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 72 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2012: 37 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 38 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 74 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2015: 53 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 25 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2017: 58 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 84 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 127 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 290 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 609 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2022: 780 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 682 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2024: 509 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2025: 469 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2026: 312 (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: 25 events, Energy: 1.5M2007: 16 events, Energy: 4.9M2008: 18 events, Energy: 937.0k2009: 36 events, Energy: 3.1M2010: 23 events, Energy: 4.6M2011: 83 events, Energy: 130.2M2012: 37 events, Energy: 1.5M2013: 39 events, Energy: 2.1M2014: 76 events, Energy: 95.7M2015: 53 events, Energy: 4.7M2016: 27 events, Energy: 4.9M2017: 59 events, Energy: 3.8M2018: 84 events, Energy: 2.6M2019: 127 events, Energy: 3.7M2020: 292 events, Energy: 42.7M2021: 625 events, Energy: 66.4M2022: 801 events, Energy: 301.9M2023: 694 events, Energy: 109.9M2024: 516 events, Energy: 79.3M2025: 475 events, Energy: 205.5M2026: 314 events, Energy: 22.5M
Largest Recorded
M5.4
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
May 4, 2025
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.3
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 — Capitan, New Mexico

What Capitan 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.

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Earthquake FAQ — Capitan, New Mexico

Was there an earthquake in Capitan today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Capitan?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 88316. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Capitan.

What is the earthquake history for Capitan, New Mexico?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Capitan area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 88316.

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