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Earthquakes Near Gardena, California 90248 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 90248 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Gardena, California

57 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Gardena, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90248 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 Gardena, 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 — Gardena

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 Gardena. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 57
Closest to you M0.9, 54 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.4, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 40 days ago
Tracking Area
Gardena
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 57 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Gardena

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 38 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 178 mi 12:43 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 51 km S of Silver Peak, Nevada 239 mi 4:34 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 103 mi 10:15 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km WNW of Devore, CA 54 mi 5:28 AM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 44 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 177 mi 4:02 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 17 km NW of Morongo Valley, CA 91 mi 3:20 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 25 km NNE of Ocotillo, CA 155 mi 7:14 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 43 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 166 mi 9:16 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 29 km WSW of Olancha, CA 157 mi 3:28 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 103 mi 1:31 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 143 mi 8:25 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Shafter, CA 125 mi 8:45 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 21 km SE of Anza, CA 107 mi 10:16 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 143 mi 8:25 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km NNE of Ocotillo, CA 154 mi 7:14 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 15 km NW of Grapevine, CA 91 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 103 mi 1:30 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 6 km NNE of Banning, CA 82 mi 12:46 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 1 km E of Muscoy, CA 57 mi 11:27 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km SW of Coso Junction, CA 148 mi 6:02 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Indio, CA 127 mi 4:05 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 21 km NNW of Tehachapi, CA 100 mi 2:29 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 26 km SW of Maricopa, CA 103 mi 4:44 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 113 mi 3:36 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 15 km S of Tehachapi, CA 78 mi 12:57 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 101 mi 5:39 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NW of Banning, CA 80 mi 10:49 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 62 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NNW of Banning, CA 80 mi 10:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 20 km WSW of Olancha, CA 162 mi 5:17 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km NNW of Loma Linda, CA 60 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 3 km NE of Lytle Creek, CA 54 mi 8:33 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 103 mi 9:03 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 115 mi 4:44 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 102 mi 3:19 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NW of Banning, CA 80 mi 8:38 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 105 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 107 mi 5:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA 91 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 90 mi 1:27 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 109 mi 3:43 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NW of Cabazon, CA 85 mi 4:26 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 93 mi 2:04 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA 134 mi 4:54 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 131 mi 5:37 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 23 km ESE of Anza, CA 109 mi 3:51 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 134 mi 4:55 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km ENE of Cabazon, CA 91 mi 12:07 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 19 km SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 129 mi 3:24 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 21 km SW of La Quinta, CA 109 mi 12:03 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Anza, CA 92 mi 10:01 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 115 mi 6:22 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 8 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 88 mi 2:31 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 12 km S of Anza, CA 98 mi 5:17 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 14 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 114 mi 2:39 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 2 km W of Lake Henshaw, CA 97 mi 11:24 AM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 6 km WSW of Anza, CA 92 mi 11:34 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Gardena

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Gardena has recorded 14,204 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 1231 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sun
2
MAX M3.0
Mon
1
MAX M3.2
Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
3
MAX M3.4
Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14204 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,389 (M2.5–4), 89 (M4+)2011: 778 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 745 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 531 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 531 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 412 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 501 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 418 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 441 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,100 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 897 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 617 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 455 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 454 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 641 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 482 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 297 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,478 events, Energy: 931.3M2011: 809 events, Energy: 152.6M2012: 781 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 549 events, Energy: 93.1M2014: 547 events, Energy: 118.5M2015: 425 events, Energy: 84.0M2016: 515 events, Energy: 146.5M2017: 424 events, Energy: 29.2M2018: 454 events, Energy: 159.6M2019: 3,233 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 930 events, Energy: 923.4M2021: 637 events, Energy: 174.5M2022: 474 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 470 events, Energy: 119.6M2024: 677 events, Energy: 274.6M2025: 494 events, Energy: 112.3M2026: 307 events, Energy: 68.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
45
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 — Gardena, California

What Gardena 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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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 Gardena. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Gardena, California

Was there an earthquake in Gardena today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Gardena?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 90248. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Gardena.

What is the earthquake history for Gardena, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Gardena area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 90248.

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