How Big Was the Earthquake That Hit Southern Colorado?

Colorado is not really know as an "Earthquake" state like California, but you might be surprised at how many of them the USGS has recorded. Most are very small, but one in October of 2024, was enough to be felt.

Earthquakes are an easy reminder of how we are merely occupants of this planet; as it will shake to keep you on your toes. Though we haven't had a major Earthquake event for quite some time, they can still be a little scary.

Have you ever felt one?

Earthquake Shakes Southern Colorado in October of 2024

As the last Saturday of October for 2024 was getting underway in 2024, an Earthquake happened in Southern Colorado. Just north of Trinidad at 12:28 a.m. was when it struck.

The United States Geological Service registered the Earthquake at 3.4, which is "relatively light," but still enough to startle a few folks in the area. There was no damage or injuries reported from this Earthquake.

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In 2019, a smaller (2.7 magnitude) Earthquake happened near Gypsum in Eagle County. That one happened a little later in the day, around 8:00 a.m. We don't generally hear of earthquakes happening in the afternoon, for whatever reason.

I remember when my family first moved to Colorado, we lived in Longmont; and a small Earthquake took place. I recall a small TV falling and the "rabbit ears" antennas breaking off. Mom was scared, that's for sure.

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With Colorado being known for catastrophic wildfires, tornados, and flooding, getting word of a small earthquake can be a nice distraction.

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