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Earthquakes Near Long Beach, California 90814 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 90814 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Long Beach, California

35 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Long Beach, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 90814 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 Long Beach, 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 — Long Beach

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 14 / 100

Some seismic activity near Long Beach. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 35
Closest to you M1.4, 36 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.1, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Long Beach
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 35 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Long Beach

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
M3.1 		Light shaking 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 160 mi 9:50 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 83 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 32 km SSE of Campo, CA 144 mi 7:16 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 14 km SSE of Anza, CA 92 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Carpinteria, CA 92 mi 9:22 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 108 mi 9:28 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 109 mi 3:00 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 38 km SE of Campo, CA 150 mi 11:29 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 11 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 106 mi 7:05 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km N of Cabazon, CA 79 mi 7:54 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 14 km N of Bradbury, CA 36 mi 10:39 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 35 km ENE of Lucerne Valley, CA 104 mi 2:06 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km N of Cabazon, CA 79 mi 7:54 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 23 km NE of Thermal, CA 126 mi 7:35 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Joshua Tree, CA 105 mi 2:15 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km SE of Yucca Valley, CA 102 mi 6:02 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 84 mi 6:07 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 159 mi 9:53 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 109 mi 2:41 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 54 mi 5:46 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 76 mi 4:45 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 76 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 5 km E of Running Springs, CA 69 mi 8:34 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 23 km NE of Thermal, CA 126 mi 2:23 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 84 mi 9:13 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 84 mi 9:08 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA 138 mi 5:22 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 23 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 147 mi 2:57 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 96 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 12 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 106 mi 7:46 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Aguanga, CA 75 mi 4:24 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 142 mi 1:34 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 83 mi 3:10 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 16 km E of Little Lake, CA 150 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 84 mi 9:17 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Long Beach

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Long Beach has recorded 13,746 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 1230 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Wed
2
MAX M3.1
Thu
2
MAX M3.0
Fri
1
MAX M2.5
Sat
1
MAX M3.6
Sun
0
—
Mon
1
MAX M3.1
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 13746 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,357 (M2.5–4), 90 (M4+)2011: 737 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 715 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 500 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 502 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 388 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 483 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 375 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 426 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,064 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 874 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 590 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 419 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2023: 426 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 623 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 452 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 300 (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: 2,447 events, Energy: 932.0M2011: 768 events, Energy: 145.9M2012: 751 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 518 events, Energy: 92.3M2014: 518 events, Energy: 117.3M2015: 401 events, Energy: 82.9M2016: 497 events, Energy: 146.1M2017: 381 events, Energy: 27.9M2018: 439 events, Energy: 158.9M2019: 3,197 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 907 events, Energy: 922.7M2021: 609 events, Energy: 172.2M2022: 436 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 442 events, Energy: 117.8M2024: 659 events, Energy: 273.2M2025: 464 events, Energy: 111.6M2026: 312 events, Energy: 72.9M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
44.8
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 — Long Beach, California

What Long Beach 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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🏢 About Alertra

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

Earthquake FAQ — Long Beach, California

Was there an earthquake in Long Beach today?

35 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 Long Beach in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Long Beach?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 90814. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Long Beach.

What is the earthquake history for Long Beach, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Long Beach area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 90814.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Long Beach?

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