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No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Point Roberts in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Point Roberts, Washington

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Point Roberts, Washington in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 98281 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 Point Roberts, 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 — Point Roberts

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Last felt M4.0+ 472 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Point Roberts

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

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📈 Earthquake History — Point Roberts

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Point Roberts has recorded 1,214 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M6.8 on Oct 22, 2018, located 210 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada. On average, the area experiences approximately 124 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 1214 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01002003000510'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 289 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2007: 86 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 58 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2009: 36 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2010: 28 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2011: 51 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2012: 50 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2013: 56 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2014: 42 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2015: 48 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2016: 44 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 50 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 38 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2019: 33 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 39 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 28 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 27 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 29 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2024: 41 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2025: 60 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2026: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
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Yearly Seismic Energy Release010020030002.0B4.0B6.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 293 events, Energy: 25.9M2007: 87 events, Energy: 14.3M2008: 63 events, Energy: 79.1M2009: 38 events, Energy: 13.1M2010: 31 events, Energy: 10.7M2011: 55 events, Energy: 4.0B2012: 60 events, Energy: 1.7B2013: 59 events, Energy: 191.7M2014: 51 events, Energy: 5.7B2015: 53 events, Energy: 82.5M2016: 44 events, Energy: 3.7M2017: 54 events, Energy: 15.1M2018: 42 events, Energy: 13.2M2019: 34 events, Energy: 9.2M2020: 41 events, Energy: 22.3M2021: 29 events, Energy: 3.5M2022: 28 events, Energy: 23.7M2023: 33 events, Energy: 17.4M2024: 44 events, Energy: 67.6M2025: 62 events, Energy: 25.0M2026: 13 events, Energy: 194.9k
Largest Recorded
M6.8
210 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada
Oct 22, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
4.3
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M6.8 Oct 22, 2018
210 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada
M6.5 Oct 22, 2018
237 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada
M6.5 Oct 22, 2018
223 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada
M6.5 Apr 24, 2014
107 km WSW of Vernon, Canada
M6.4 Jul 11, 2024
209 km WSW of Tofino, Canada
M6.4 Sep 9, 2011
66 km SW of Vernon, Canada
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Point Roberts, Washington

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

Earthquake FAQ — Point Roberts, Washington

Was there an earthquake in Point Roberts today?

No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Point Roberts in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Point Roberts in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Point Roberts?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 98281. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Point Roberts.

What is the earthquake history for Point Roberts, Washington?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Point Roberts area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 98281.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Point Roberts?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 98281. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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