Colorado Rocked by June 13 Earthquake—Did You Feel It Near Dacono?

We don't experience as many earthquakes in Colorado as other states, but we still have them. An earthquake was reported on June 13. Some in the Denver Metro might have felt it.

Dacono Earthquake Hits Early Morning on June 13

The earthquake hit near Dacono on June 13 around 6:13 a.m. this morning. Did you feel anything? The earthquake was relatively minor, but you may have felt a small vibration. According to the Coloradoan, if you felt anything at all you likely live three miles southwest of Dacono.

What Does a 2.9 Magnitude Earthquake Feel Like?

This was not the largest earthquake felt in 2025. I asked ChatGPT what a 2.9 magnitude earthquake felt like and it compared the feeling to being by a heavy semi-truck passing by if you were right where it hit the hardest.

If you live near Dacono, can you let us know if you felt anything? You can send us a message on the app anytime.

How Many Earthquakes Does Colorado Get Each Year?

Earthquakes in Colorado are actually a lot more common than you would think. On average, our state experiences around 58 small earthquakes a year.

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Colorado vs. California: Earthquake Activity Compared

That is drastically different from a state like California. Not only does California have more significant earthquakes, but it also has around 10,000 earthquakes a year. We are pretty lucky.

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Where Earthquakes Happen in Colorado

Earthquakes are caused by fault lines. Colorado has a total of six major fault lines throughout the state. The majority of them are in western Colorado.