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Earthquakes Near Playa Del Rey, California 90293 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 90293 Updated just now

66 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Playa Del Rey, California

66 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Playa Del Rey, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90293 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 Playa Del Rey, 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 — Playa Del Rey

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 32 / 100

Some seismic activity near Playa Del Rey. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 66
Closest to you M1.8, 27 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.5, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
Playa Del Rey
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 66 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Playa Del Rey

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
M3.5 		Light shaking 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M2.9 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 2:08 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 3:02 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 99 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 85 mi 10:03 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 9 km ESE of Puebla, B.C., MX 208 mi 4:47 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 108 mi 8:19 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 5:39 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 4:02 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 70 mi 4:47 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Hacienda Heights, CA 27 mi 6:57 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 66 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 63 mi 10:20 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 142 mi 7:03 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 3:42 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 2:16 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 103 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 3:53 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 7 km SE of Pinnacles, CA 230 mi 3:49 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 3:29 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Lucas, CA 212 mi 4:19 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 99 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 101 mi 3:42 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 54 mi 8:00 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 2:06 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 143 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Mojave, CA 74 mi 6:59 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 1:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 4:24 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Little Lake, CA 149 mi 3:41 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 100 mi 8:06 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Warner Springs, CA 117 mi 9:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 156 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 71 mi 10:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 70 mi 1:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 5:35 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 54 mi 8:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 70 mi 1:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Corona, CA 44 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 3:12 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 3:09 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 98 mi 1:05 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 70 mi 8:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 73 mi 7:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Frazier Park, CA 64 mi 2:11 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 123 mi 3:22 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 74 mi 9:54 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 117 mi 2:15 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 73 mi 9:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 23 km WNW of Barstow, CA 97 mi 5:24 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 126 mi 3:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 94 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 143 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 70 mi 6:11 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 71 mi 11:41 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 100 mi 3:55 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 129 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 100 mi 1:40 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 12 km SE of Anza, CA 112 mi 4:57 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 143 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 116 mi 4:49 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 125 mi 11:29 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 85 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 138 mi 1:48 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Playa Del Rey

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Playa Del Rey has recorded 14,737 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 1236 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
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Sat
0
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Sun
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Mon
2
MAX M3.6
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Wed
3
MAX M3.5
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14737 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,350 (M2.5–4), 87 (M4+)2011: 798 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2012: 767 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 559 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 587 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 431 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 546 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2017: 518 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 475 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2019: 3,137 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 935 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2021: 673 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2022: 465 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 501 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 677 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 509 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 291 (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: 2,437 events, Energy: 927.7M2011: 828 events, Energy: 149.7M2012: 803 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 577 events, Energy: 94.3M2014: 603 events, Energy: 119.7M2015: 444 events, Energy: 83.9M2016: 561 events, Energy: 150.3M2017: 525 events, Energy: 41.6M2018: 489 events, Energy: 162.5M2019: 3,271 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 969 events, Energy: 926.1M2021: 694 events, Energy: 178.5M2022: 484 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 517 events, Energy: 123.5M2024: 713 events, Energy: 275.7M2025: 521 events, Energy: 113.4M2026: 301 events, Energy: 67.9M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
43.8
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 — Playa Del Rey, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Playa Del Rey, California

Was there an earthquake in Playa Del Rey today?

66 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Playa Del Rey in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Playa Del Rey?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 90293. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Playa Del Rey.

What is the earthquake history for Playa Del Rey, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Playa Del Rey area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 90293.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Playa Del Rey?

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