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Earthquakes Near El Monte, California 91731 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 91731 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near El Monte, California

41 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of El Monte, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 91731 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 El Monte, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” El Monte

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near El Monte. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 41
Closest to you M0.9, 17 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.4, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 9 days ago
Tracking Area
El Monte
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 41 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near El Monte

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 109 mi 6:14 AM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 9 km SSW of Big Pine, CA 209 mi 12:13 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 96 mi 9:34 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 10 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 250 mi 6:53 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Home Gardens, CA 35 mi 7:30 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 222 mi 2:07 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km SW of Anza, CA 84 mi 12:13 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 15 km W of Round Valley, CA 235 mi 2:14 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 8:42 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Rosamond, CA 60 mi 8:23 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 3 km SSE of Home Gardens, CA 35 mi 7:39 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 131 mi 4:05 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 5 km N of Pinnacles, CA 246 mi 5:41 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WNW of Frazier Park, CA 75 mi 3:33 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 1 km SSW of Laguna Niguel, CA 44 mi 3:42 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 3:27 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km N of Pinnacles, CA 245 mi 12:43 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 132 mi 11:14 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 116 mi 11:16 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 11:10 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Parkfield, CA 184 mi 2:40 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 96 mi 3:54 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 8 km SSE of Redlands, CA 51 mi 3:36 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km NNE of Valle Vista, CA 69 mi 5:44 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km WNW of Hollywood, CA 17 mi 2:46 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km W of Johannesburg, CA 90 mi 8:30 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SW of Malibu Beach, CA 40 mi 4:47 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 108 mi 3:56 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km E of Aguanga, CA 87 mi 12:44 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Anza, CA 83 mi 11:12 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km E of Calimesa, CA 61 mi 1:08 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 108 mi 3:56 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 14 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 116 mi 9:15 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Little Lake, CA 130 mi 6:04 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 16 km SE of Anza, CA 96 mi 11:31 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km N of Julian, CA 107 mi 12:27 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 131 mi 4:00 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 7:35 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Anza, CA 97 mi 4:37 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 93 mi 9:13 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 85 mi 11:46 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” El Monte

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

El Monte has recorded 14,798 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 1229 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Thu
2
MAX M3.0
Fri
1
MAX M2.5
Sat
1
MAX M3.6
Sun
1
MAX M2.9
Mon
1
MAX M2.9
Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14798 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,393 (M2.5–4), 90 (M4+)2011: 824 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2012: 767 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 558 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 586 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 445 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 537 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 500 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 461 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,139 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 945 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2021: 664 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2022: 474 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 502 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 659 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 498 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 321 (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: 2,483 events, Energy: 936.4M2011: 857 events, Energy: 158.7M2012: 803 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 576 events, Energy: 94.6M2014: 602 events, Energy: 120.1M2015: 458 events, Energy: 85.1M2016: 551 events, Energy: 148.2M2017: 506 events, Energy: 32.8M2018: 474 events, Energy: 160.0M2019: 3,273 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 981 events, Energy: 931.5M2021: 685 events, Energy: 178.6M2022: 493 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 518 events, Energy: 123.1M2024: 695 events, Energy: 274.8M2025: 510 events, Energy: 112.7M2026: 333 events, Energy: 73.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
49.2
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” El Monte, California

What El Monte 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.

πŸ›‘οΈ 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.

πŸšͺ 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

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ 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 El Monte. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” El Monte, California

Was there an earthquake in El Monte today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near El Monte?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 91731. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for El Monte.

What is the earthquake history for El Monte, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the El Monte area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 91731.

How do I get earthquake alerts for El Monte?

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