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Earthquakes Near Los Angeles, California 90017 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 90017 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Los Angeles, California

58 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Los Angeles, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90017 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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📊 Earthquake Watch — Los Angeles

Live seismic risk assessment · 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 58
Closest to you M0.8, 39 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.4, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 14 days ago
Tracking Area
Los Angeles
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 58 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 · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.4 		Rarely felt 6 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 240 mi 7:01 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 92 mi 10:29 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 14 km N of Cabazon, CA 85 mi 1:36 AM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 4 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 59 mi 11:01 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 243 mi 1:50 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Ludlow, CA 118 mi 4:09 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 14 km N of Cabazon, CA 85 mi 1:36 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 13 km WSW of Imperial, CA 170 mi 2:42 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 46 km SSW of Goldfield, Nevada 231 mi 8:25 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 104 mi 2:26 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 141 mi 10:38 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 176 mi 8:57 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 91 mi 9:15 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km NNW of Ocotillo, CA 151 mi 5:18 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 92 mi 2:27 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA 240 mi 8:52 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km W of Johannesburg, CA 95 mi 5:43 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Mojave, CA 65 mi 6:54 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Pala, CA 83 mi 6:30 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Wofford Heights, CA 112 mi 1:49 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km E of Ocotillo Wells, CA 144 mi 11:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km SE of Anza, CA 107 mi 8:56 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km W of Pine Mountain Club, CA 78 mi 11:35 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km N of Cabazon, CA 85 mi 1:40 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km SE of Coso Junction, CA 136 mi 11:19 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km SW of Niland, CA 164 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km SSE of Redlands, CA 64 mi 3:14 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Wofford Heights, CA 113 mi 1:50 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 16 km SE of Anza, CA 107 mi 1:42 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Indio, CA 121 mi 10:27 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 141 mi 10:39 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 92 mi 10:24 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 141 mi 4:06 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 13 km NNW of Piru, CA 46 mi 2:07 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 111 mi 10:30 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 93 mi 11:50 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSW of La Quinta, CA 114 mi 8:37 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 141 mi 4:07 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 39 mi 7:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 141 mi 4:07 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Indio, CA 126 mi 3:10 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 142 mi 9:13 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 142 mi 8:48 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 143 mi 10:37 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SE of Anza, CA 105 mi 6:12 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km E of Coso Junction, CA 141 mi 6:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km WNW of Anza, CA 88 mi 3:12 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Hemet, CA 78 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 10 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 122 mi 2:38 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Anza, CA 106 mi 9:43 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 91 mi 7:16 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 12 km E of Yucaipa, CA 77 mi 12:06 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km WNW of Anza, CA 88 mi 9:07 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 22 km SSW of La Quinta, CA 114 mi 8:39 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Anza, CA 109 mi 12:25 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 93 mi 12:03 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 129 mi 12:18 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 141 mi 4:39 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Los Angeles

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Los Angeles has recorded 14,971 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 1228 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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

Yearly Activity · 14971 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,359 (M2.5–4), 90 (M4+)2011: 817 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 775 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 570 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 594 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 447 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 549 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 541 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 479 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2019: 3,160 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 965 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2021: 683 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2022: 482 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2023: 506 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 673 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 506 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 342 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,449 events, Energy: 935.0M2011: 848 events, Energy: 151.7M2012: 811 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 588 events, Energy: 94.9M2014: 610 events, Energy: 120.4M2015: 460 events, Energy: 84.8M2016: 563 events, Energy: 148.6M2017: 548 events, Energy: 42.1M2018: 493 events, Energy: 162.5M2019: 3,294 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 1,001 events, Energy: 932.2M2021: 704 events, Energy: 179.5M2022: 499 events, Energy: 84.0M2023: 522 events, Energy: 123.6M2024: 709 events, Energy: 275.4M2025: 518 events, Energy: 112.6M2026: 354 events, Energy: 74.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
46.6
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ 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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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — 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.

🛡️ 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.

🚪 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

✓ 1 gallon of water per person per day
✓ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
✓ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
✓ Flashlight and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit
✓ Whistle to signal for help
✓ N95 dust masks
✓ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
✓ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
✓ 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 — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Los Angeles, California

Was there an earthquake in Los Angeles today?

58 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 90017. 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 90017.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Los Angeles?

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