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Earthquakes Near Bell Gardens, California 90201 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 90201 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Bell Gardens, California

44 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Bell Gardens, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90201 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 Bell Gardens, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near Bell Gardens. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 44
Closest to you M1.8, 9 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 70 days ago
Tracking Area
Bell Gardens
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 44 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Bell Gardens

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 53 mi 5:40 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 2 km ENE of Gardena, CA 9 mi 9:31 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 126 mi 12:00 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 203 mi 6:09 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km ENE of Pala, CA 78 mi 3:30 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA 126 mi 12:00 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 97 mi 6:12 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 53 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 31 km E of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX 152 mi 2:39 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 116 mi 9:52 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 12 km NE of Simi Valley, CA 39 mi 3:26 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SE of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 36 mi 10:04 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Banning, CA 75 mi 12:42 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 69 mi 1:02 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 53 mi 1:37 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 21 km ENE of Big Bear City, CA 91 mi 3:44 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA 128 mi 2:03 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Olancha, CA 153 mi 9:46 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 126 mi 12:22 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SW of Redlands, CA 55 mi 12:52 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA 128 mi 1:59 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 97 mi 3:24 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 21 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 130 mi 2:02 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ENE of Julian, CA 112 mi 9:42 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 13 km ESE of Anza, CA 99 mi 10:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 14 km NE of Thousand Palms, CA 107 mi 9:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km WNW of Julian, CA 108 mi 9:13 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 121 mi 10:34 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km ESE of Anza, CA 100 mi 5:47 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 3 km SW of Anza, CA 89 mi 2:54 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA 129 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 89 mi 10:03 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km N of Ocotillo, CA 144 mi 10:22 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 14 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 124 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 135 mi 3:10 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 84 mi 10:25 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km N of Altadena, CA 19 mi 11:55 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 17 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 141 mi 8:11 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 83 mi 5:37 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km S of Idyllwild, CA 86 mi 4:27 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 12 km S of Anza, CA 94 mi 11:43 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 103 mi 9:26 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 10 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 112 mi 11:43 AM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 89 mi 5:23 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Bell Gardens

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Bell Gardens has recorded 14,571 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

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

Yearly Activity Β· 14571 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,204 (M2.5–4), 85 (M4+)2011: 817 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 760 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 552 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 579 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 431 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 527 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 474 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 452 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,124 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 936 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2021: 651 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 460 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 494 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 654 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 494 (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: 2,289 events, Energy: 903.9M2011: 848 events, Energy: 153.9M2012: 796 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 570 events, Energy: 94.5M2014: 595 events, Energy: 120.1M2015: 444 events, Energy: 84.4M2016: 541 events, Energy: 147.3M2017: 480 events, Energy: 32.3M2018: 465 events, Energy: 159.8M2019: 3,257 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 971 events, Energy: 927.4M2021: 671 events, Energy: 175.4M2022: 479 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 510 events, Energy: 122.9M2024: 690 events, Energy: 274.7M2025: 506 events, Energy: 112.5M2026: 459 events, Energy: 79.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
47.8
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€” Bell Gardens, California

What Bell Gardens 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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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 Bell Gardens. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Bell Gardens, California

Was there an earthquake in Bell Gardens today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Bell Gardens?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 90201. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Bell Gardens.

What is the earthquake history for Bell Gardens, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Bell Gardens area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 90201.

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