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Earthquakes Near Montebello, California 90640 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 90640 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Montebello, California

37 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Montebello, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90640 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 Montebello, 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€” Montebello

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 37
Closest to you M0.6, 31 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.4, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 46 days ago
Tracking Area
Montebello
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 37 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Montebello

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
M2.4 		Rarely felt 13 km E of Santa Margarita, CA 164 mi 4:48 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 9 km W of Corcoran, CA 169 mi 11:33 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA 52 mi 7:10 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 4 km SE of Brawley, CA 167 mi 7:17 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 15 km SSE of New Idria, CA 211 mi 10:11 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 83 mi 2:55 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 2 km W of Fontana, CA 36 mi 2:24 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 27 km E of Coso Junction, CA 145 mi 11:44 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 40 km SSE of Sandy Valley, Nevada 177 mi 10:03 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 1 km WNW of Loma Linda, CA 48 mi 7:45 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 107 mi 10:57 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km NE of Colton, CA 47 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 81 mi 4:29 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 125 mi 7:18 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 107 mi 11:23 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km W of Fontana, CA 36 mi 2:37 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 105 mi 12:08 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Anza, CA 83 mi 10:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km W of Fontana, CA 36 mi 5:54 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NNW of La Mesa, CA 102 mi 8:13 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km WSW of Ocotillo, CA 148 mi 2:36 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km NNW of Anza, CA 83 mi 1:57 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km NNE of Indio, CA 113 mi 8:11 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 143 mi 9:42 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km ESE of Wofford Heights, CA 116 mi 12:39 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km SSW of Redlands, CA 52 mi 10:10 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km S of Big Bear Lake, CA 69 mi 9:19 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 21 km ESE of Anza, CA 101 mi 8:31 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 24 km SSW of La Quinta, CA 104 mi 12:35 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 31 mi 12:38 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 50 mi 8:24 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 87 mi 12:46 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 83 mi 4:13 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 83 mi 4:43 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 102 mi 9:23 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 87 mi 3:18 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 94 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Montebello

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Montebello has recorded 14,656 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

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MAX M2.7
Mon
4
MAX M3.5
Tue
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MAX M3.1
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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14656 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,240 (M2.5–4), 88 (M4+)2011: 817 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2012: 763 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 552 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 581 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 434 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 532 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 489 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 459 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,127 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 937 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2021: 659 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 466 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 498 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 656 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 497 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 428 (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: 2,328 events, Energy: 925.1M2011: 850 events, Energy: 158.7M2012: 799 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 570 events, Energy: 94.5M2014: 597 events, Energy: 120.1M2015: 447 events, Energy: 84.5M2016: 546 events, Energy: 147.9M2017: 495 events, Energy: 32.5M2018: 472 events, Energy: 159.9M2019: 3,260 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 972 events, Energy: 927.4M2021: 679 events, Energy: 175.6M2022: 485 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 514 events, Energy: 123.0M2024: 692 events, Energy: 274.7M2025: 509 events, Energy: 112.7M2026: 441 events, Energy: 79.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
48.6
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€” Montebello, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Montebello, California

Was there an earthquake in Montebello today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Montebello?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 90640. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Montebello.

What is the earthquake history for Montebello, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Montebello area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 90640.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Montebello?

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