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Earthquakes Near Downey, California 90242 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 90242 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Downey, California

43 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Downey, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90242 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 Downey, 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€” Downey

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 Downey. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 43
Closest to you M1.3, 6 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.6, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 3 days ago
Tracking Area
Downey
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 43 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Downey

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 14 km N of Warner Springs, CA 93 mi 6:44 AM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 11 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 202 mi 10:39 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 5 km SSE of San Ardo, CA 210 mi 1:29 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 8 km NW of Round Valley, CA 246 mi 6:56 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Lebec, CA 76 mi 5:24 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km WSW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA 87 mi 3:23 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 1 km SE of Ocotillo, CA 149 mi 5:49 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km S of Ojai, CA 71 mi 10:56 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 20 km NW of Ojai, CA 85 mi 8:44 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km SW of West Bishop, CA 229 mi 2:36 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km N of Warner Springs, CA 93 mi 11:06 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WNW of La Mirada, CA 6 mi 3:01 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km NW of Parkfield, CA 195 mi 11:46 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 137 mi 1:01 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 12 km E of Borrego Springs, CA 119 mi 3:19 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 93 mi 6:45 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km NE of Ontario, CA 33 mi 8:36 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km SW of Redlands, CA 54 mi 8:15 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km W of Devore, CA 44 mi 3:02 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km NNW of Tehachapi, CA 101 mi 12:31 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km SW of Anza, CA 86 mi 2:26 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 151 mi 3:19 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Lytle Creek, CA 41 mi 2:45 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km S of Borrego Springs, CA 113 mi 4:26 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km W of Mojave, CA 78 mi 4:57 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 83 mi 5:22 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km SE of El Monte, CA 12 mi 9:28 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 53 mi 7:12 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km SW of Anza, CA 87 mi 9:33 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km SW of Anza, CA 87 mi 4:25 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Bradley, CA 208 mi 1:34 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 93 mi 3:46 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 19 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 105 mi 8:17 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 87 mi 4:07 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Banning, CA 71 mi 4:19 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Lake Henshaw, CA 96 mi 10:45 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 93 mi 5:56 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Lytle Creek, CA 40 mi 2:46 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 87 mi 1:27 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 87 mi 1:32 PM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 87 mi 8:23 AM Details β†’
M-0.0 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 93 mi 11:53 AM Details β†’
M-0.1 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 93 mi 9:12 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Downey

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Downey has recorded 14,229 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 1208 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Mon
2
MAX M3.2
Tue
7
MAX M4.9
Wed
2
MAX M3.1
Thu
0
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Fri
1
MAX M2.6
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14229 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,185 (M2.5–4), 85 (M4+)2011: 779 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 747 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 533 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 563 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 419 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 513 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 428 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 442 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,107 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 900 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 615 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 451 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2023: 477 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 642 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 480 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 435 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,270 events, Energy: 903.1M2011: 810 events, Energy: 147.7M2012: 783 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 551 events, Energy: 93.6M2014: 579 events, Energy: 119.3M2015: 432 events, Energy: 84.3M2016: 527 events, Energy: 147.0M2017: 434 events, Energy: 29.3M2018: 455 events, Energy: 159.6M2019: 3,240 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 933 events, Energy: 923.7M2021: 634 events, Energy: 173.0M2022: 469 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 493 events, Energy: 121.4M2024: 678 events, Energy: 274.5M2025: 492 events, Energy: 112.2M2026: 449 events, Energy: 101.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
47.2
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€” Downey, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Downey, California

Was there an earthquake in Downey today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Downey?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 90242. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Downey.

What is the earthquake history for Downey, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Downey area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 90242.

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