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Latest quakes in Colorado, USA

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Mag. 2.3 Earthquake 27 mi W of Trinidad, Colorado, USA - 1 day 21 hours ago
Strongest since 2020Mag. 4.3 9.6 mi N of Trinidad, Colorado, USA - Jun 19, 2023 - 23 weeks ago
- past weekMag. 2.3 27 mi W of Trinidad, Colorado, USA - 1 day 21 hours ago
- past monthMag. 2.3 27 mi W of Trinidad, Colorado, USA - 1 day 21 hours ago
- past yearMag. 4.3 9.6 mi N of Trinidad, Colorado, USA - Jun 19, 2023 - 23 weeks ago
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Updated: Nov 29, 2023 04:50 GMT -
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There were no significant confirmed earthquakes in or near Colorado in the past 24 hours.

Since 2020, Colorado has had 216 quakes of magnitudes up to 4.3:

  • 5 quakes above magnitude 4
  • 41 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
  • 94 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
  • 76 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
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Showing all recent or significant quakes since 2020, magnitude 1.4 or higher (191 out of 216 quakes, show more):
Date and timeMag
Depth		Nearest volcano (distance)LocationDetailsMap
Monday, November 27, 2023 GMT (3 quakes)
Nov 27, 12:48 am (Denver)
(Nov 27, 07:48 GMT)
2.3

5 km		27 mi west of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado, USA More
Nov 27, 12:40 am (Denver)
(Nov 27, 07:40 GMT)
1.8

5 km		27 mi west of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado, USA More
Nov 27, 12:39 am (Denver)
(Nov 27, 07:39 GMT)
1.3

5 km		Colorado More
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Nov 8, 12:39 am (Denver)
(Nov 8, 07:39 GMT)
2.0

5 km		Colorado, 21 mi west of Raton, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA More
Monday, October 16, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Oct 16, 07:15 am (Denver)
(Oct 16, 13:15 GMT)
2.9

5 km		10.3 mi north of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado, USA More
Saturday, September 23, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Sep 23, 04:07 am (Denver)
(Sep 23, 10:07 GMT)
2.2

2.6 km		12 km south of Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, USA More
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 GMT (3 quakes)
Sep 20, 01:15 pm (Denver)
(Sep 20, 19:15 GMT)
2.8

5.9 km		14 km north of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado, USA 4 reportsMore
Sep 20, 05:33 am (Denver)
(Sep 20, 11:33 GMT)
1.5

5 km		Colorado More
Sep 19, 11:52 pm (Denver)
(Sep 20, 05:52 GMT)
2.2

5 km		33 km south of Pueblo, Colorado, USA More
Monday, September 11, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Sep 10, 08:53 pm (Denver)
(Sep 11, 02:53 GMT)
3.3

5.9 km		23 km west of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado, USA 2 reportsMore
Sunday, September 10, 2023 GMT (2 quakes)
Sep 10, 05:46 pm (Denver)
(Sep 10, 23:46 GMT)
3.6

5.9 km		24 km west of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado, USA 12 reportsMore
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Estimated combined seismic energy released: 1.2 x 1012 joules (323 megawatt hours, equivalent to 278 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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Seismic station: Idaho Springs, Colorado, USA (ISCO/US network) | Show on map | Station Info
Seismic station Idaho Springs, Colorado, USA: seismogram of vertical movement last 60 minutes (source: IRIS/BUD)
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Number of recent quakes in Colorado, USA, by magnitude

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Number of quakes (17 in total as 100%)
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no quakes Mag 4 or higher
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2 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (11.76%)
2+
11 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (64.71%)
below M2
4 quakes
(23.53%)
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Number of quakes (73 in total as 100%)
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no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
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no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
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no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
3 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (4.11%)
3+
24 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (32.88%)
2+
38 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (52.05%)
below M2
8 quakes
(10.96%)
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Colorado Earthquake FAQ

When was the latest earthquake in Colorado?

The last earthquake in Colorado occurred 1 day 21 hours ago: Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - 27 mi west of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado, USA, on Monday, Nov 27, 2023 12:48 am (Denver time).

How many quakes were there in Colorado since 2020?

Since 2020, Colorado has had 5 quakes of magnitude 4.0 or above, 41 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 94 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There have been also 76 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.

What was the strongest quake in Colorado since 2020?

The strongest earthquake in Colorado since 2020 occurred 23 weeks ago: Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - 9.6 mi north of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado, USA, on Monday, Jun 19, 2023 08:18 am (Denver time).

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