
How Many Earthquakes Took Place in Idaho in 2024?
When you think of Idaho, you probably don't immediately think of a place where earthquakes regularly occur. Many people often associate Idaho with its unpredictable wildfire season and forget that earthquakes occur more frequently than we realize.
How Many Earthquakes Happened In Idaho 2024?
Luckily for the Boise area, we didn't seem to encounter any serious earthquakes but that doesn't mean they could be any less dangerous. Falling debris of any sort can be dangerous and we can all imagine what would happen if we were to be trapped in a building during a massive earthquake.
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So, how many earthquakes did Idaho experience in 2024? According to AllQuakes.com, Idaho experienced 1,455 earthquakes up to a 4.9 magnitude in 2024, down from 1,641 earthquakes with a 4.2 magnitude in 2023.
That's quite a bit considering we don't hear about them all too often... at least in Idaho or the Treasure Valley.
In December of 2024 alone, Idaho reportedly had 143 earthquakes with a magnitude up to 3.9, up from 111 in 2023 with magnitudes up to 3.6 according to AllQuakes.com.
What's The Most Recent Earthquake Info In Idaho?
Thanks to this useful source at AllQuakes.com, we learned that at the time of writing this, there had been 21 earthquakes with magnitudes up to 2.6 in the last seven days. Again - this could change at any moment and at the rate we're seeing, it most likely will.
Now, what are you supposed to do if you find yourself in an earthquake in Idaho?
Tips For Staying Safe During An Earthquake in Idaho
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Idaho has had its fair share of deadly earthquakes. The strongest earthquake to ever take place in Idaho had a magnitude of 6.9.
Here are the top nine strongest earthquakes to ever strike Idaho. Were you present for any of them? If you have a story or photos, we would love to know about them here.
The 9 Strongest Earthquakes To Ever Strike Idaho
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