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Earthquakes Near Burbank, California 91502 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 91502 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Burbank, California

49 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Burbank, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 91502 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 Burbank, 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 — Burbank

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 Burbank. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 49
Closest to you M1.3, 21 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.4, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 46 days ago
Tracking Area
Burbank
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 49 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Burbank

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 13 km E of Santa Margarita, CA 148 mi 4:48 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 9 km W of Corcoran, CA 153 mi 11:33 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 11 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 237 mi 4:56 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA 66 mi 7:10 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 4 km SE of Brawley, CA 183 mi 7:17 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 15 km SSE of New Idria, CA 195 mi 10:11 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 98 mi 2:55 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 24 km ENE of Pine Valley, CA 144 mi 4:09 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 14 km S of Tres Pinos, CA 241 mi 10:31 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 27 km E of Coso Junction, CA 137 mi 11:44 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 21 km S of Bodfish, CA 85 mi 2:34 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 40 km SSE of Sandy Valley, Nevada 180 mi 10:03 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 5 km SE of Coalinga, CA 175 mi 5:01 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 1 km WNW of Loma Linda, CA 60 mi 7:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 24 km S of Twentynine Palms, CA 131 mi 3:40 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 98 mi 6:27 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 122 mi 10:57 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 5 km NNW of West Hills, CA 21 mi 4:31 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km NE of Colton, CA 58 mi 9:54 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 95 mi 4:29 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 118 mi 7:18 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 121 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 120 mi 12:08 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 12 km SSE of Big Bear Lake, CA 82 mi 3:04 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Anza, CA 98 mi 10:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 22 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 119 mi 3:03 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NNW of La Mesa, CA 118 mi 8:13 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km WSW of Ocotillo, CA 164 mi 2:36 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 238 mi 1:27 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km NNE of Indio, CA 126 mi 8:11 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km S of Loma Linda, CA 61 mi 6:43 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 238 mi 4:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 133 mi 9:42 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km ESE of Wofford Heights, CA 104 mi 12:39 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 93 mi 3:06 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 93 mi 3:05 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km SSW of Redlands, CA 65 mi 10:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km S of Big Bear Lake, CA 79 mi 9:19 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 21 km ESE of Anza, CA 116 mi 8:31 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km NNE of Indio, CA 126 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 24 km SSW of La Quinta, CA 119 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 39 mi 12:38 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 63 mi 8:24 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 102 mi 12:46 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 98 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 98 mi 4:43 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 117 mi 9:23 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 102 mi 3:18 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 109 mi 11:41 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Burbank

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Burbank has recorded 14,911 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

Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
MAX M2.7
Mon
4
MAX M3.5
Tue
2
MAX M3.1
Wed
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Thu
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14911 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,086 (M2.5–4), 74 (M4+)2011: 767 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2012: 762 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 560 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 647 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 459 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 584 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 551 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 486 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2019: 3,179 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 986 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2021: 688 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2022: 490 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 517 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2024: 684 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 520 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 444 (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: 2,160 events, Energy: 887.5M2011: 790 events, Energy: 130.8M2012: 798 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 578 events, Energy: 93.6M2014: 663 events, Energy: 120.6M2015: 472 events, Energy: 84.6M2016: 600 events, Energy: 154.0M2017: 558 events, Energy: 41.9M2018: 500 events, Energy: 162.8M2019: 3,314 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 1,022 events, Energy: 932.5M2021: 709 events, Energy: 179.3M2022: 506 events, Energy: 80.3M2023: 532 events, Energy: 119.3M2024: 720 events, Energy: 275.9M2025: 532 events, Energy: 113.8M2026: 457 events, Energy: 79.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
46.3
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 — Burbank, California

What Burbank 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 — Burbank, California

Was there an earthquake in Burbank today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Burbank?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 91502. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Burbank.

What is the earthquake history for Burbank, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Burbank area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 91502.

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