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Earthquakes Near Buena Park, California 90620 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 90620 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Buena Park, California

39 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Buena Park, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90620 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 Buena Park, 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 — Buena Park

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 Buena Park. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 39
Closest to you M1.0, 9 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 21 days ago
Tracking Area
Buena Park
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 39 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Buena Park

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
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 235 mi 4:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 60 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 236 mi 1:16 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 121 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Chatsworth, CA 47 mi 7:44 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Pine Valley, CA 119 mi 10:08 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 155 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 23 km SSE of Porterville, CA 149 mi 5:53 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 120 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 129 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 139 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 53 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 23 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 126 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Camp Pendleton South, CA 52 mi 9:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 155 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 149 mi 9:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 160 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 103 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 150 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 9 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 142 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 19 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 125 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 57 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 12 km SSE of Anza, CA 83 mi 5:11 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 152 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Loma Linda, CA 45 mi 6:27 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 100 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 137 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 151 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 65 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 88 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 76 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 119 mi 4:47 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 63 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 71 mi 7:00 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 118 mi 5:15 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 69 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 151 mi 11:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Buena Park

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Buena Park has recorded 13,859 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
0
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Fri
1
MAX M3.0
Sat
2
MAX M3.2
Sun
1
MAX M3.1
Mon
0
—
Tue
0
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 13859 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,337 (M2.5–4), 90 (M4+)2011: 747 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 724 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 511 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 504 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 392 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 486 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 378 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 428 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,087 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 875 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 598 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 433 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2023: 433 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 633 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 461 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 317 (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: 2,427 events, Energy: 931.4M2011: 778 events, Energy: 146.3M2012: 760 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 529 events, Energy: 92.8M2014: 520 events, Energy: 117.6M2015: 405 events, Energy: 83.3M2016: 500 events, Energy: 146.2M2017: 384 events, Energy: 27.9M2018: 441 events, Energy: 159.0M2019: 3,220 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 908 events, Energy: 922.7M2021: 617 events, Energy: 172.5M2022: 450 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 449 events, Energy: 117.9M2024: 669 events, Energy: 274.2M2025: 473 events, Energy: 111.8M2026: 329 events, Energy: 73.7M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
47.2
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 — Buena Park, California

What Buena Park 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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Earthquake FAQ — Buena Park, California

Was there an earthquake in Buena Park today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Buena Park?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 90620. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Buena Park.

What is the earthquake history for Buena Park, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Buena Park area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 90620.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Buena Park?

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