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Earthquakes Near Los Alamitos, California 90720 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 90720 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Los Alamitos, California

56 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Los Alamitos, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90720 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 Los Alamitos, 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 — Los Alamitos

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 Los Alamitos. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 56
Closest to you M2.1, 47 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.4, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 40 days ago
Tracking Area
Los Alamitos
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 56 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Los Alamitos

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 38 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 165 mi 12:43 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 51 km S of Silver Peak, Nevada 243 mi 4:34 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 106 mi 10:15 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km WNW of Devore, CA 47 mi 5:28 AM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 44 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 164 mi 4:02 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 17 km NW of Morongo Valley, CA 80 mi 3:20 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 25 km NNE of Ocotillo, CA 141 mi 7:14 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 43 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 153 mi 9:16 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 29 km WSW of Olancha, CA 163 mi 3:28 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 106 mi 1:31 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 146 mi 8:25 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 21 km SE of Anza, CA 94 mi 10:16 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 146 mi 8:25 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km NNE of Ocotillo, CA 140 mi 7:14 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 15 km NW of Grapevine, CA 103 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 106 mi 1:30 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 6 km NNE of Banning, CA 70 mi 12:46 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 1 km E of Muscoy, CA 48 mi 11:27 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km SW of Coso Junction, CA 153 mi 6:02 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Indio, CA 114 mi 4:05 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 21 km NNW of Tehachapi, CA 108 mi 2:29 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 106 mi 8:33 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 26 km SW of Maricopa, CA 117 mi 4:44 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 99 mi 3:36 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 15 km S of Tehachapi, CA 86 mi 12:57 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 104 mi 5:39 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NW of Banning, CA 68 mi 10:49 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 51 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NNW of Banning, CA 68 mi 10:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 20 km WSW of Olancha, CA 168 mi 5:17 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km NNW of Loma Linda, CA 49 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 3 km NE of Lytle Creek, CA 48 mi 8:33 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 106 mi 9:03 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 101 mi 4:44 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 105 mi 3:19 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 92 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 94 mi 5:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA 78 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 77 mi 1:27 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 95 mi 3:43 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NW of Cabazon, CA 73 mi 4:26 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 79 mi 2:04 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA 136 mi 4:54 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 132 mi 5:37 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 23 km ESE of Anza, CA 96 mi 3:51 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 136 mi 4:55 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km ENE of Cabazon, CA 79 mi 12:07 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 19 km SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 115 mi 3:24 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 21 km SW of La Quinta, CA 95 mi 12:03 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Anza, CA 78 mi 10:01 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 102 mi 6:22 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 8 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 75 mi 2:31 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 12 km S of Anza, CA 84 mi 5:17 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 14 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 100 mi 2:39 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 2 km W of Lake Henshaw, CA 83 mi 11:24 AM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 6 km WSW of Anza, CA 79 mi 11:34 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Los Alamitos

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Los Alamitos has recorded 13,754 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 1231 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sun
2
MAX M3.0
Mon
1
MAX M3.2
Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
3
MAX M3.4
Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 13754 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: 2,378 (M2.5–4), 90 (M4+)2011: 739 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 714 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 499 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 499 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 389 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 484 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 374 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 425 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,072 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 870 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 590 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 418 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2023: 429 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 623 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 452 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 287 (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: 2,468 events, Energy: 932.8M2011: 770 events, Energy: 146.2M2012: 750 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 517 events, Energy: 92.3M2014: 514 events, Energy: 113.4M2015: 402 events, Energy: 83.0M2016: 498 events, Energy: 146.1M2017: 380 events, Energy: 27.7M2018: 438 events, Energy: 158.9M2019: 3,205 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 903 events, Energy: 922.5M2021: 609 events, Energy: 172.2M2022: 435 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 445 events, Energy: 117.9M2024: 659 events, Energy: 273.2M2025: 464 events, Energy: 111.6M2026: 297 events, Energy: 68.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
45.6
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 — Los Alamitos, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Los Alamitos, California

Was there an earthquake in Los Alamitos today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Los Alamitos?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 90720. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Los Alamitos.

What is the earthquake history for Los Alamitos, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Los Alamitos area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 90720.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Los Alamitos?

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