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Earthquakes Near Santa Monica, California 90404 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 90404 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Santa Monica, California

46 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Santa Monica, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90404 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 Santa Monica, 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 — Santa Monica

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 29 / 100

Some seismic activity near Santa Monica. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 46
Closest to you M2.5, 12 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.7, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 21 days ago
Tracking Area
Santa Monica
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 46 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Santa Monica

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
M2.7 		Rarely felt 15 km WNW of Templeton, CA 173 mi 3:13 AM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 3 km N of Gardena, CA 12 mi 3:50 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Tres Pinos, CA 243 mi 5:58 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 241 mi 4:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 86 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 230 mi 1:24 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 241 mi 1:16 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 151 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Chatsworth, CA 21 mi 7:44 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Pine Valley, CA 148 mi 10:08 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 184 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Tres Pinos, CA 240 mi 7:16 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 23 km SSE of Porterville, CA 130 mi 5:53 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 150 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 127 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 231 mi 11:19 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 168 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 79 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 33 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 123 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Camp Pendleton South, CA 79 mi 9:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 178 mi 9:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 150 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 147 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 38 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 9 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 147 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 136 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 19 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 123 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 83 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Cabazon, CA 102 mi 4:18 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 12 km SSE of Anza, CA 113 mi 5:11 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 104 mi 4:04 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Loma Linda, CA 69 mi 6:27 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 129 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 144 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 132 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 144 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 117 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 10 km S of Valle Vista, CA 94 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 105 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 149 mi 4:47 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 91 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 100 mi 7:00 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 148 mi 5:15 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 97 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 143 mi 11:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Santa Monica

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Santa Monica has recorded 14,735 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
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
0
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14735 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,181 (M2.5–4), 76 (M4+)2011: 764 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2012: 760 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2013: 554 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 597 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 445 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 564 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2017: 544 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 479 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2019: 3,158 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 964 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2021: 685 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2022: 480 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 515 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2024: 679 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 517 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 348 (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: 2,257 events, Energy: 896.1M2011: 787 events, Energy: 130.5M2012: 795 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 572 events, Energy: 94.4M2014: 613 events, Energy: 119.8M2015: 458 events, Energy: 84.2M2016: 579 events, Energy: 152.6M2017: 551 events, Energy: 42.4M2018: 493 events, Energy: 162.6M2019: 3,292 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 1,000 events, Energy: 932.3M2021: 706 events, Energy: 179.2M2022: 496 events, Energy: 80.2M2023: 532 events, Energy: 127.8M2024: 715 events, Energy: 275.7M2025: 529 events, Energy: 113.6M2026: 360 events, Energy: 74.9M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
44.5
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 — Santa Monica, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Santa Monica, California

Was there an earthquake in Santa Monica today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Santa Monica?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 90404. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Santa Monica.

What is the earthquake history for Santa Monica, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Santa Monica area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 90404.

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