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Earthquakes Near Manhattan Beach, California 90266 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 90266 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Manhattan Beach, California

45 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Manhattan Beach, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90266 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 Manhattan Beach, 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 — Manhattan Beach

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 Manhattan Beach. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 45
Closest to you M1.3, 28 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.4, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 46 days ago
Tracking Area
Manhattan Beach
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 45 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Manhattan Beach

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 13 km E of Santa Margarita, CA 157 mi 4:48 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 9 km W of Corcoran, CA 169 mi 11:33 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA 50 mi 7:10 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 4 km SE of Brawley, CA 179 mi 7:17 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 15 km SSE of New Idria, CA 208 mi 10:11 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 97 mi 2:55 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 24 km ENE of Pine Valley, CA 138 mi 4:09 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 27 km E of Coso Junction, CA 157 mi 11:44 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 21 km S of Bodfish, CA 105 mi 2:34 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 40 km SSE of Sandy Valley, Nevada 195 mi 10:03 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 5 km SE of Coalinga, CA 188 mi 5:01 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 1 km WNW of Loma Linda, CA 65 mi 7:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 24 km S of Twentynine Palms, CA 135 mi 3:40 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 96 mi 6:27 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 119 mi 10:57 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 5 km NNW of West Hills, CA 28 mi 4:31 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km NE of Colton, CA 64 mi 9:54 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 95 mi 4:29 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 138 mi 7:18 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 119 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 117 mi 12:08 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 12 km SSE of Big Bear Lake, CA 89 mi 3:04 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Anza, CA 96 mi 10:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 22 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 140 mi 3:03 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NNW of La Mesa, CA 107 mi 8:13 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km WSW of Ocotillo, CA 157 mi 2:36 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km NNE of Indio, CA 128 mi 8:11 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km S of Loma Linda, CA 66 mi 6:43 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 154 mi 9:42 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km ESE of Wofford Heights, CA 124 mi 12:39 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 93 mi 3:06 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 93 mi 3:05 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km SSW of Redlands, CA 69 mi 10:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km S of Big Bear Lake, CA 86 mi 9:19 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 21 km ESE of Anza, CA 115 mi 8:31 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km NNE of Indio, CA 128 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 24 km SSW of La Quinta, CA 117 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 49 mi 12:38 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 67 mi 8:24 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 100 mi 12:46 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 97 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 96 mi 4:43 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 115 mi 9:23 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 100 mi 3:18 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 106 mi 11:41 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Manhattan Beach

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Manhattan Beach has recorded 14,408 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 1214 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
MAX M2.7
Mon
4
MAX M3.5
Tue
2
MAX M3.1
Wed
0
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Thu
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14408 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,221 (M2.5–4), 87 (M4+)2011: 797 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 752 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 542 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 574 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 424 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 522 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 455 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 448 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,120 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 910 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 639 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2022: 459 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 458 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 655 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 489 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 425 (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: 2,308 events, Energy: 920.0M2011: 828 events, Energy: 153.3M2012: 788 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 560 events, Energy: 93.5M2014: 590 events, Energy: 119.9M2015: 437 events, Energy: 84.3M2016: 536 events, Energy: 147.3M2017: 462 events, Energy: 38.8M2018: 461 events, Energy: 159.7M2019: 3,253 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 943 events, Energy: 924.0M2021: 660 events, Energy: 178.1M2022: 478 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 474 events, Energy: 119.7M2024: 691 events, Energy: 275.2M2025: 501 events, Energy: 112.4M2026: 438 events, Energy: 79.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
44.3
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 — Manhattan Beach, California

What Manhattan Beach 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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🏢 About Alertra

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

Earthquake FAQ — Manhattan Beach, California

Was there an earthquake in Manhattan Beach today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Manhattan Beach?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 90266. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Manhattan Beach.

What is the earthquake history for Manhattan Beach, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Manhattan Beach area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 90266.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Manhattan Beach?

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