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Earthquakes Near Compton, California 90222 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 90222 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Compton, California

44 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Compton, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90222 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 Compton, 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€” Compton

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 Compton. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 44
Closest to you M1.8, 3 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 70 days ago
Tracking Area
Compton
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 Compton

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†’
M1.8 		Not felt 2 km ENE of Gardena, CA 3 mi 9:31 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 131 mi 12:00 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 204 mi 6:09 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km ENE of Pala, CA 79 mi 3:30 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA 131 mi 12:00 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 102 mi 6:12 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 57 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 31 km E of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX 151 mi 2:39 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 117 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 41 mi 10:04 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Banning, CA 79 mi 12:42 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 73 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 96 mi 3:44 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA 133 mi 2:03 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Olancha, CA 158 mi 9:46 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 131 mi 12:22 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SW of Redlands, CA 59 mi 12:52 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA 133 mi 1:59 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 102 mi 3:24 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 21 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 135 mi 2:02 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ENE of Julian, CA 114 mi 9:42 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 13 km ESE of Anza, CA 101 mi 10:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 14 km NE of Thousand Palms, CA 111 mi 9:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km WNW of Julian, CA 109 mi 9:13 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 126 mi 10:34 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km ESE of Anza, CA 102 mi 5:47 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 3 km SW of Anza, CA 92 mi 2:54 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA 134 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 92 mi 10:03 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km N of Ocotillo, CA 145 mi 10:22 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 14 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 129 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 137 mi 3:10 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 86 mi 10:25 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km N of Altadena, CA 24 mi 11:55 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 17 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 142 mi 8:11 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 86 mi 5:37 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km S of Idyllwild, CA 89 mi 4:27 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 12 km S of Anza, CA 96 mi 11:43 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 105 mi 9:26 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 10 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 114 mi 11:43 AM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 92 mi 5:23 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Compton

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Compton has recorded 14,344 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
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Tue
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Wed
2
MAX M3.0
Thu
1
MAX M2.6
Fri
1
MAX M2.7
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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14344 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,199 (M2.5–4), 85 (M4+)2011: 795 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 750 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 539 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 571 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 420 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 519 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 437 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 449 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,116 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 904 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 625 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 455 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 480 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 646 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 486 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 439 (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: 2,284 events, Energy: 903.8M2011: 826 events, Energy: 153.2M2012: 786 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 557 events, Energy: 93.5M2014: 587 events, Energy: 120.0M2015: 433 events, Energy: 84.3M2016: 533 events, Energy: 147.2M2017: 443 events, Energy: 29.6M2018: 462 events, Energy: 159.7M2019: 3,249 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 937 events, Energy: 923.7M2021: 645 events, Energy: 174.6M2022: 474 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 496 events, Energy: 122.7M2024: 682 events, Energy: 274.6M2025: 498 events, Energy: 112.4M2026: 452 events, Energy: 79.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
46.8
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€” Compton, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Compton, California

Was there an earthquake in Compton today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Compton?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 90222. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Compton.

What is the earthquake history for Compton, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Compton area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 90222.

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