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Earthquakes Near San Jon, New Mexico 88434 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 88434 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near San Jon, New Mexico

16 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of San Jon, New Mexico in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 88434 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 San Jon, 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 — San Jon

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near San Jon. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 16
Closest to you M0.3, 201 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.7, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 42 days ago
Tracking Area
San Jon
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 16 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near San Jon

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
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 247 mi 10:09 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 223 mi 6:22 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 239 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 247 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 40 km W of Mentone, Texas 240 mi 11:30 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 202 mi 4:35 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 216 mi 5:07 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 214 mi 2:40 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 239 mi 2:35 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 214 mi 7:21 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 202 mi 6:38 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 221 mi 1:39 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 248 mi 11:47 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 214 mi 7:34 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 214 mi 5:08 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 201 mi 8:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — San Jon

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

San Jon has recorded 4,061 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 426 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
1
MAX M2.6
Sat
0
—
Sun
7
MAX M3.9
Mon
3
MAX M3.6
Tue
0
—
Wed
11
MAX M3.8
Thu
0
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 4061 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude020040060080005101520'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 28 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 12 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 24 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 32 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 26 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 73 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2012: 35 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 31 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 52 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 31 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 31 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2017: 30 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 52 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 80 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 241 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 558 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2022: 727 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2023: 670 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2024: 520 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2025: 457 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 264 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02004006008000100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 28 events, Energy: 1.6M2007: 13 events, Energy: 4.6M2008: 24 events, Energy: 1.4M2009: 33 events, Energy: 3.6M2010: 28 events, Energy: 4.0M2011: 78 events, Energy: 110.1M2012: 35 events, Energy: 1.1M2013: 31 events, Energy: 813.0k2014: 52 events, Energy: 2.1M2015: 31 events, Energy: 3.4M2016: 33 events, Energy: 4.9M2017: 31 events, Energy: 3.0M2018: 52 events, Energy: 2.0M2019: 81 events, Energy: 4.3M2020: 243 events, Energy: 41.4M2021: 576 events, Energy: 69.5M2022: 747 events, Energy: 300.4M2023: 683 events, Energy: 121.2M2024: 531 events, Energy: 156.2M2025: 464 events, Energy: 208.7M2026: 267 events, Energy: 22.4M
Largest Recorded
M5.4
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
May 4, 2025
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.5
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 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
M5.1 Sep 17, 2024
2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — San Jon, New Mexico

What San Jon 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 — San Jon, New Mexico

Was there an earthquake in San Jon today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near San Jon?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 88434. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for San Jon.

What is the earthquake history for San Jon, New Mexico?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the San Jon area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 88434.

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