How To See Volatile Earthquake Activity Near Utah & Nevada

Recent earthquakes in Myanmar and San Diego have brought the reminder of these temblors back into the public consciousness. There is good reason to pay attention as we know when there are swarms of activity something big is coming. 

Anchorage, Alaska is keeping an eye on the 55 earthquakes around a nearby volcano. Scientists know that increased activity along faults can point to possible volcanic activity and they want to be prepared. 

Here’s How You Can Track Earthquakes Nearby 

On the day I wrote this, there were 34 earthquakes around the world that were 2.5 or higher. One was in California near Carson Nevada with 2.9. There were four in the western United States. 

I viewed a map on the USGS government site that monitors this kind of activity to understand earthquakes better and to lessen their impact when they occur. You can check on a daily basis to see where seismic activity is happening. 

You Can See Smaller Seismic Activity Closer to Home 

The University of Utah has seismograph stations in Utah that can give you real time information on where the ground shakes in the state and nearby. For instance, they show activity up and down the I-15 corridor with slightly more in Southern Utah. 

It also shows the activity in Idaho and Wyoming, especially around Yellowstone. There was also some movement in southern Nevada and on the Arizona strip. This would be helpful if you saw a swarm around one particular location. 

Read More: Here’s the Fault in Southern Utah Where Earthquakes Occur

Although earthquakes don’t happen often to the average person, it is surprising how much is going on every day. Now you know how to see where the shaking and if it is happening close to where you live.