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Earthquakes Near Malibu, California 90263 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 90263 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Malibu, California

42 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Malibu, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90263 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 Malibu, 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€” Malibu

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 14 / 100

Some seismic activity near Malibu. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 42
Closest to you M1.6, 18 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Malibu
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 42 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Malibu

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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 122 mi 5:52 AM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Tres Pinos, CA 234 mi 5:58 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 249 mi 4:03 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 99 mi 3:50 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 249 mi 4:16 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 158 mi 6:15 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 222 mi 1:24 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 249 mi 1:16 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 163 mi 2:18 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Chatsworth, CA 18 mi 7:44 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Pine Valley, CA 160 mi 10:08 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 196 mi 2:23 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Tres Pinos, CA 231 mi 7:16 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 162 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 132 mi 9:20 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 222 mi 11:19 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 181 mi 4:45 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 92 mi 3:31 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 45 mi 6:45 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 129 mi 7:58 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Camp Pendleton South, CA 90 mi 9:20 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 150 mi 1:20 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 191 mi 9:50 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 152 mi 9:01 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 45 mi 4:29 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 103 mi 3:44 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 152 mi 11:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 51 mi 1:57 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 140 mi 6:42 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 19 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 129 mi 7:50 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 83 mi 5:26 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 96 mi 8:05 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 146 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 148 mi 12:53 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 142 mi 6:25 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 137 mi 8:36 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 147 mi 1:29 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 107 mi 2:35 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 130 mi 1:15 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 118 mi 5:36 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 104 mi 6:18 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 147 mi 11:56 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Malibu

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Malibu has recorded 14,570 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 1227 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
1
MAX M2.8
Thu
1
MAX M3.4
Fri
1
MAX M3.0
Sat
2
MAX M3.2
Sun
2
MAX M3.6
Mon
0
β€”
Tue
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14570 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,041 (M2.5–4), 70 (M4+)2011: 750 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2012: 754 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2013: 546 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2014: 621 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 448 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 579 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 561 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 476 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,175 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 947 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2021: 687 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2022: 483 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2023: 520 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2024: 639 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2025: 508 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 353 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,111 events, Energy: 848.5M2011: 772 events, Energy: 88.8M2012: 789 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 561 events, Energy: 74.6M2014: 637 events, Energy: 119.5M2015: 461 events, Energy: 83.8M2016: 595 events, Energy: 154.0M2017: 568 events, Energy: 42.2M2018: 489 events, Energy: 161.6M2019: 3,308 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 981 events, Energy: 924.4M2021: 708 events, Energy: 178.8M2022: 498 events, Energy: 77.5M2023: 535 events, Energy: 119.4M2024: 673 events, Energy: 270.3M2025: 519 events, Energy: 111.3M2026: 365 events, Energy: 75.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
41.3
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€” Malibu, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Malibu, California

Was there an earthquake in Malibu today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Malibu?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 90263. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Malibu.

What is the earthquake history for Malibu, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Malibu area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 90263.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Malibu?

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