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Earthquakes Near Sherman Oaks, California 91423 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 91423 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Sherman Oaks, California

45 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Sherman Oaks, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 91423 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 Sherman Oaks, 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 — Sherman Oaks

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 Sherman Oaks. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 45
Closest to you M1.1, 36 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.9, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 6 days ago
Tracking Area
Sherman Oaks
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 45 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Sherman Oaks

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
M2.9 		Rarely felt 7 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 190 mi 12:37 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 107 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 32 km SSE of Campo, CA 174 mi 7:16 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km NE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 150 mi 9:11 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Carpinteria, CA 67 mi 9:22 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Lake Elsinore, CA 65 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km E of Mammoth Lakes, CA 242 mi 8:43 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA 229 mi 12:05 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 4 km NE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 150 mi 9:11 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 88 mi 8:35 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km W of Holtville, CA 194 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 4 km NE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 150 mi 7:45 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 1 km ENE of Muscoy, CA 63 mi 12:01 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km N of Fontana, CA 55 mi 4:14 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 35 km ENE of Lucerne Valley, CA 107 mi 2:06 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 8:12 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 27 km N of Yucca Valley, CA 114 mi 12:42 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km W of Pinnacles, CA 225 mi 8:43 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km N of Valle Vista, CA 92 mi 12:42 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km NE of Cabazon, CA 97 mi 2:16 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 23 km NE of Thermal, CA 145 mi 7:35 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km SE of Yucca Valley, CA 116 mi 6:02 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km S of Pearblossom, CA 36 mi 11:07 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 23 km ENE of San Lucas, CA 196 mi 5:01 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Mammoth Lakes, CA 242 mi 8:43 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 69 mi 5:57 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 116 mi 5:18 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 68 mi 5:46 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 21 km ESE of Anza, CA 122 mi 9:06 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 140 mi 12:01 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Wofford Heights, CA 106 mi 6:02 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 5 km E of Running Springs, CA 79 mi 8:34 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 107 mi 9:13 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 107 mi 9:08 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 26 km NNE of Kernville, CA 127 mi 12:21 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 119 mi 4:41 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km NE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 150 mi 8:41 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 244 mi 8:44 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 121 mi 10:03 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 122 mi 1:34 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 101 mi 5:55 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 107 mi 11:54 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km SE of Anza, CA 115 mi 5:18 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 107 mi 3:10 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 102 mi 9:11 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Sherman Oaks

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Sherman Oaks has recorded 14,897 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

Mon
2
MAX M4.3
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
1
MAX M2.9
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14897 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,196 (M2.5–4), 75 (M4+)2011: 763 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2012: 759 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2013: 560 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 640 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 457 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 585 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 558 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 487 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2019: 3,177 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 987 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2021: 688 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2022: 485 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2023: 519 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2024: 678 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 523 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 339 (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: 2,271 events, Energy: 895.9M2011: 786 events, Energy: 129.6M2012: 794 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 577 events, Energy: 78.3M2014: 656 events, Energy: 120.0M2015: 470 events, Energy: 84.2M2016: 601 events, Energy: 153.9M2017: 565 events, Energy: 42.1M2018: 501 events, Energy: 162.9M2019: 3,311 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 1,022 events, Energy: 929.8M2021: 709 events, Energy: 179.3M2022: 500 events, Energy: 77.4M2023: 534 events, Energy: 119.3M2024: 714 events, Energy: 275.8M2025: 535 events, Energy: 113.8M2026: 351 events, Energy: 74.3M
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 — Sherman Oaks, California

What Sherman Oaks 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 — Sherman Oaks, California

Was there an earthquake in Sherman Oaks today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Sherman Oaks?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 91423. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Sherman Oaks.

What is the earthquake history for Sherman Oaks, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Sherman Oaks area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 91423.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Sherman Oaks?

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