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Earthquakes Near Los Angeles, California 90001 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 90001 Updated just now

45 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Los Angeles, California

45 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Los Angeles, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90001 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Los Angeles, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Los Angeles

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near Los Angeles. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 45
Closest to you M1.8, 6 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 70 days ago
Tracking Area
Los Angeles
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 45 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Los Angeles

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.1 		Rarely felt 2 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 58 mi 5:40 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 20 km SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 130 mi 9:44 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 2 km ENE of Gardena, CA 6 mi 9:31 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 128 mi 12:00 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 207 mi 6:09 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km ENE of Pala, CA 82 mi 3:30 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA 127 mi 12:00 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 98 mi 6:12 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 58 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 31 km E of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX 155 mi 2:39 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 120 mi 9:52 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 12 km NE of Simi Valley, CA 35 mi 3:26 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SE of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 40 mi 10:04 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Banning, CA 80 mi 12:42 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 74 mi 1:02 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 58 mi 1:37 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 21 km ENE of Big Bear City, CA 95 mi 3:44 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA 129 mi 2:03 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 127 mi 12:22 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SW of Redlands, CA 60 mi 12:52 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA 129 mi 1:59 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 98 mi 3:24 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 21 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 131 mi 2:02 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ENE of Julian, CA 116 mi 9:42 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 13 km ESE of Anza, CA 103 mi 10:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 14 km NE of Thousand Palms, CA 112 mi 9:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km WNW of Julian, CA 112 mi 9:13 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 122 mi 10:34 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km ESE of Anza, CA 104 mi 5:47 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 3 km SW of Anza, CA 94 mi 2:54 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA 130 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 94 mi 10:03 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km N of Ocotillo, CA 148 mi 10:22 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 14 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 125 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 139 mi 3:10 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 88 mi 10:25 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km N of Altadena, CA 20 mi 11:55 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 17 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 145 mi 8:11 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 87 mi 5:37 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km S of Idyllwild, CA 90 mi 4:27 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 12 km S of Anza, CA 98 mi 11:43 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 107 mi 9:26 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 16 km SE of Anza, CA 104 mi 9:43 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 10 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 117 mi 11:43 AM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 93 mi 5:23 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Los Angeles

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Los Angeles has recorded 14,651 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2010. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1209 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
2
MAX M3.0
Thu
1
MAX M2.6
Fri
1
MAX M2.7
Sat
0
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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14651 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,206 (M2.5–4), 85 (M4+)2011: 821 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2012: 763 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 555 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 582 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 432 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 530 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 492 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 455 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,125 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 939 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2021: 669 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2022: 462 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 494 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 666 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 495 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 446 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,291 events, Energy: 903.9M2011: 853 events, Energy: 155.9M2012: 799 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 573 events, Energy: 94.5M2014: 598 events, Energy: 120.1M2015: 445 events, Energy: 84.5M2016: 544 events, Energy: 147.5M2017: 499 events, Energy: 41.1M2018: 468 events, Energy: 159.9M2019: 3,258 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 974 events, Energy: 927.4M2021: 690 events, Energy: 178.8M2022: 481 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 510 events, Energy: 122.9M2024: 702 events, Energy: 275.3M2025: 507 events, Energy: 112.4M2026: 459 events, Energy: 79.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
47.1
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.1 Jul 6, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.3 Dec 14, 2012
279 km SSW of Avalon, California
M6.2 Nov 22, 2022
28 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Los Angeles, California

What Los Angeles residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

πŸ›‘οΈ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

πŸšͺ Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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🏒 About Alertra

Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like Los Angeles. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Los Angeles, California

Was there an earthquake in Los Angeles today?

45 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Los Angeles in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Los Angeles?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 90001. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Los Angeles.

What is the earthquake history for Los Angeles, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Los Angeles area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 90001.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Los Angeles?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 90001. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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