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Earthquakes Near Los Angeles, California 90062 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 90062 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Los Angeles, California

68 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Los Angeles, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90062 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: 13 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 68
Closest to you M1.2, 33 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.6, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 31 days ago
Tracking Area
Los Angeles
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 68 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
M2.6 		Rarely felt 12 km W of Lake Nacimiento, CA 194 mi 11:08 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 13 km W of Lake Nacimiento, CA 194 mi 12:04 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 51 km S of Silver Peak, Nevada 230 mi 5:30 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km N of Cabazon, CA 88 mi 10:04 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 20 km W of Delta, B.C., MX 202 mi 8:28 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 35 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada 245 mi 9:40 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 35 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada 245 mi 1:54 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 48 mi 10:34 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 16 km S of Tres Pinos, CA 249 mi 8:36 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 5 km NW of Boron, CA 80 mi 11:06 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 3 km N of Frazier Park, CA 69 mi 6:37 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Bombay Beach, CA 156 mi 6:47 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA 56 mi 6:52 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 21 km ESE of Anza, CA 112 mi 1:32 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 76 mi 2:10 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km E of Ridgecrest, CA 120 mi 8:41 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 145 mi 12:55 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 23 km N of Searles Valley, CA 146 mi 12:55 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SW of Anza, CA 96 mi 3:42 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SSE of Bombay Beach, CA 156 mi 7:02 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km WSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 77 mi 10:50 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 21 km ESE of Anza, CA 112 mi 1:09 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 1 km S of Muscoy, CA 56 mi 10:50 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 64 mi 10:00 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 13 km W of Mojave, CA 73 mi 8:18 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km NE of Glendora, CA 33 mi 11:41 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Indio, CA 122 mi 11:57 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km SW of Anza, CA 96 mi 3:42 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km ESE of Chula Vista, CA 123 mi 6:13 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 94 mi 9:38 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 12 km WSW of Salton City, CA 139 mi 5:58 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km SW of Anza, CA 96 mi 3:41 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 119 mi 10:10 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 12 km WSW of Salton City, CA 139 mi 5:25 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km SE of Thousand Oaks, CA 33 mi 1:34 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Thousand Palms, CA 114 mi 8:22 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Salton City, CA 139 mi 5:58 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Indio, CA 123 mi 9:38 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km E of Calimesa, CA 76 mi 7:55 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km SW of Morongo Valley, CA 95 mi 5:09 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km NE of Thousand Palms, CA 114 mi 8:52 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 121 mi 1:35 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km NW of Pine Valley, CA 125 mi 12:39 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km NNE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 137 mi 3:45 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Inyokern, CA 105 mi 5:47 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km E of Ridgecrest, CA 118 mi 3:41 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Bonita, CA 123 mi 8:26 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 21 km E of Little Lake, CA 139 mi 5:09 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NE of Thousand Palms, CA 114 mi 7:02 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km SSW of Inyokern, CA 105 mi 5:43 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Corona, CA 42 mi 11:05 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km N of Coso Junction, CA 148 mi 7:42 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 12 km NNE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 137 mi 3:45 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 11 km NW of Anza, CA 93 mi 10:15 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 24 km ESE of Anza, CA 114 mi 8:28 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 86 mi 2:03 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 90 mi 8:20 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 97 mi 6:55 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 6 km W of Tecate, B.C., MX 136 mi 1:53 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 7 km SW of Anza, CA 96 mi 3:42 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 11 km NE of Julian, CA 119 mi 7:21 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 11 km NE of Julian, CA 118 mi 6:22 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 97 mi 6:57 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 17 km NW of Parkfield, CA 188 mi 3:36 AM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 121 mi 3:57 PM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 97 mi 2:01 AM Details β†’
M-0.1 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 104 mi 6:57 AM Details β†’
M-0.1 		Not felt 7 km SW of Anza, CA 96 mi 3:49 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Los Angeles

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Los Angeles has recorded 14,867 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 1217 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
0
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Thu
1
MAX M2.9
Fri
1
MAX M2.5
Sat
0
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Sun
1
MAX M3.0
Mon
1
MAX M2.6
Tue
0
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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14867 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,248 (M2.5–4), 88 (M4+)2011: 820 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2012: 774 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 569 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 585 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 445 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 545 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 529 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 471 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,150 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 955 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2021: 679 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2022: 475 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 503 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 672 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 503 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 420 (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: 2,336 events, Energy: 925.7M2011: 852 events, Energy: 153.5M2012: 810 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 587 events, Energy: 94.9M2014: 601 events, Energy: 120.1M2015: 458 events, Energy: 84.7M2016: 559 events, Energy: 148.2M2017: 536 events, Energy: 42.0M2018: 484 events, Energy: 160.4M2019: 3,284 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 991 events, Energy: 931.8M2021: 700 events, Energy: 179.2M2022: 494 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 519 events, Energy: 123.5M2024: 708 events, Energy: 275.4M2025: 515 events, Energy: 112.4M2026: 433 events, Energy: 78.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
46
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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Cities near Los Angeles with live tracking

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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?

68 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 90062. 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 90062.

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 90062. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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