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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 91330 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Northridge, California

50 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Northridge, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 91330 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 Northridge, 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 — Northridge

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Threat score: 4 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 50
Closest to you M1.2, 57 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.0, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 30 days ago
Tracking Area
Northridge
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 50 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Northridge

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
M2.0 		Not felt 15 km N of Cabazon, CA 101 mi 10:04 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 61 km WNW of Beatty, Nevada 212 mi 12:34 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 3 km SSE of Bombay Beach, CA 173 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 12 km SW of Borrego Springs, CA 139 mi 11:00 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km SW of Ridgemark, CA 237 mi 10:34 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Home Gardens, CA 65 mi 10:34 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 20 km W of Delta, B.C., MX 222 mi 8:28 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 84 mi 6:57 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 17 km WNW of Tehachapi, CA 66 mi 1:26 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA 221 mi 3:28 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 3 km SSE of Bombay Beach, CA 174 mi 3:56 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of Boron, CA 73 mi 11:12 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 19 km N of Indio, CA 136 mi 1:09 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 79 mi 10:00 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 92 mi 2:14 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 13 km W of Mojave, CA 57 mi 8:18 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Bombay Beach, CA 173 mi 2:01 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 80 mi 11:03 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 8 km SW of Anza, CA 114 mi 5:02 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 85 mi 4:18 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Indio, CA 137 mi 9:38 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 83 mi 2:33 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Chula Vista, CA 144 mi 8:26 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 123 mi 12:27 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km NNE of Loma Linda, CA 74 mi 12:31 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Redlands, CA 81 mi 2:02 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km S of Tehachapi, CA 60 mi 8:48 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 119 mi 12:01 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 111 mi 8:47 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Cabazon, CA 104 mi 2:15 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 119 mi 11:26 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km NNE of Kernville, CA 120 mi 12:59 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Warner Springs, CA 125 mi 10:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km S of Cabazon, CA 103 mi 4:40 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 1 km SE of Muscoy, CA 68 mi 4:34 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Tecate, B.C., MX 156 mi 7:21 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 11 km NW of Anza, CA 110 mi 10:15 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km SW of Winchester, CA 90 mi 7:56 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km E of Desert Hot Springs, CA 126 mi 5:24 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km ESE of Anza, CA 126 mi 3:34 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 115 mi 12:48 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km S of Borrego Springs, CA 142 mi 1:50 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 13 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 137 mi 11:03 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Banning, CA 97 mi 5:23 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 107 mi 8:20 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 2 km WSW of Lake Henshaw, CA 122 mi 1:31 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 127 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 111 mi 8:51 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 109 mi 9:22 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 111 mi 11:50 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Northridge

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Northridge has recorded 14,736 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 1217 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
MAX M2.9
Fri
1
MAX M2.5
Sat
0
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Sun
1
MAX M3.0
Mon
0
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14736 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,007 (M2.5–4), 68 (M4+)2011: 765 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2012: 765 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2013: 560 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2014: 632 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 444 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 595 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 569 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 493 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,184 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 955 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2021: 679 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2022: 494 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2023: 522 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2024: 644 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2025: 517 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 433 (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: 2,075 events, Energy: 843.4M2011: 787 events, Energy: 89.0M2012: 800 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 575 events, Energy: 75.0M2014: 648 events, Energy: 119.5M2015: 456 events, Energy: 61.0M2016: 611 events, Energy: 154.0M2017: 576 events, Energy: 42.4M2018: 506 events, Energy: 161.9M2019: 3,318 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 987 events, Energy: 874.3M2021: 700 events, Energy: 178.5M2022: 508 events, Energy: 72.0M2023: 537 events, Energy: 119.2M2024: 678 events, Energy: 270.4M2025: 528 events, Energy: 111.4M2026: 446 events, Energy: 79.0M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
43.9
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 — Northridge, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Northridge, California

Was there an earthquake in Northridge today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Northridge?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 91330. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Northridge.

What is the earthquake history for Northridge, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Northridge area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 91330.

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