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Earthquakes Near El Monte, California 91732 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 91732 Updated just now

Heads up: a M4.3 earthquake was detected 86 miles away. Review details below.

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Recent Earthquakes Near El Monte, California

126 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of El Monte, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 91732 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
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 45 / 100

Above-average activity near El Monte. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 126
Closest to you M0.8, 14 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.3, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 1 day ago
Tracking Area
El Monte
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 126 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
M4.3 		Felt indoors 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 4:40 PM Details β†’
M2.8 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 5:44 AM Details β†’
M2.6 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 85 mi 6:29 PM Details β†’
M2.5 		Rarely felt 3 km SSE of Frazier Park, CA 73 mi 1:50 PM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 85 mi 6:54 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 10:49 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 5:01 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 6 km SSE of Parkfield, CA 183 mi 11:51 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 106 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 10 km NNW of Simmler, CA 149 mi 12:53 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 85 mi 7:11 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 33 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 166 mi 6:42 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 4 km ESE of Vincent, CA 29 mi 5:31 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km SE of Parkfield, CA 182 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 83 mi 4:19 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 99 mi 4:56 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Boron, CA 70 mi 11:19 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 1:42 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 4:57 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 6:26 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 37 mi 5:56 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 7:59 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 2 km SE of Frazier Park, CA 73 mi 3:56 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 20 km ENE of Little Lake, CA 136 mi 11:25 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 2 km WSW of Wilkerson, CA 222 mi 3:59 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 85 mi 7:29 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 2 km W of Orange, CA 21 mi 12:26 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 3:56 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 5:59 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 23 km ENE of San Lucas, CA 216 mi 3:44 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 6:19 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 15 km SE of Pinnacles, CA 236 mi 3:42 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Home Gardens, CA 34 mi 6:15 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km SW of La Quinta, CA 96 mi 7:57 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 11 km NNW of Anza, CA 80 mi 7:45 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 11:04 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 85 mi 7:26 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 10:01 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km SSE of Redlands, CA 50 mi 7:14 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 0 km E of Loma Linda, CA 43 mi 12:07 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 7:19 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 4:49 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 5:06 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Parkfield, CA 183 mi 12:03 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 79 mi 2:08 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 7:17 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km S of Mojave, CA 65 mi 6:57 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 7:35 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 7:16 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 7:09 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km N of Indio, CA 105 mi 2:05 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 4:53 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 4 km N of Frazier Park, CA 76 mi 7:52 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km SSW of Tehachapi, CA 70 mi 7:22 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 4:54 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km E of Calimesa, CA 60 mi 10:06 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km E of Calimesa, CA 59 mi 5:00 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 123 mi 11:54 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 9:28 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 10:23 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 10:53 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 5:07 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SSE of Frazier Park, CA 73 mi 4:16 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Niland, CA 149 mi 3:31 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 5:07 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 8:46 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 22 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 100 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 10 km N of Coso Junction, CA 142 mi 5:58 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 4:45 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 85 mi 7:18 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 20 km E of Little Lake, CA 131 mi 5:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km W of Tecate, B.C., MX 129 mi 2:56 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 8:33 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Lake Elsinore, CA 44 mi 12:40 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 7:25 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 4:01 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 20 km N of Searles Valley, CA 134 mi 2:34 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 135 mi 1:21 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SSE of Redlands, CA 49 mi 7:24 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 7:18 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km NE of San Dimas, CA 14 mi 8:40 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 47 mi 8:26 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 5:21 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Redlands, CA 47 mi 6:16 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 5:47 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Llano, CA 34 mi 3:26 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km W of Redlands, CA 46 mi 2:04 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 4:18 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km W of Johannesburg, CA 90 mi 7:53 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 9:25 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 20 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 162 mi 4:18 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km S of Redlands, CA 48 mi 3:00 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 116 mi 2:18 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 123 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Calimesa, CA 60 mi 10:15 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 106 mi 8:34 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 16 km ENE of Thousand Palms, CA 103 mi 2:32 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NW of Hemet, CA 62 mi 7:07 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 73 mi 5:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 123 mi 11:55 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 11 km NNE of Borrego Springs, CA 108 mi 12:55 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 111 mi 5:38 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 3 km E of Running Springs, CA 55 mi 11:09 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 107 mi 5:38 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 85 mi 4:53 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 83 mi 3:20 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SW of Johannesburg, CA 84 mi 5:32 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 83 mi 6:45 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 18 km NW of Parkfield, CA 197 mi 1:36 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km SSE of Redlands, CA 50 mi 7:33 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 20 km NNE of Indio, CA 107 mi 5:38 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 19 km W of Searles Valley, CA 120 mi 10:59 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 16 km E of Little Lake, CA 128 mi 4:15 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 83 mi 1:08 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 24 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 123 mi 11:56 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 82 mi 7:12 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 24 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 123 mi 11:54 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Parkfield, CA 183 mi 12:10 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 82 mi 6:18 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 115 mi 7:35 PM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 80 mi 7:49 AM Details β†’
M-0.1 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 82 mi 6:47 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” El Monte

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

El Monte has recorded 14,727 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 1231 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
0
β€”
Thu
3
MAX M3.4
Fri
0
β€”
Sat
1
MAX M3.0
Sun
7
MAX M4.1
Mon
3
MAX M4.3
Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14727 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,401 (M2.5–4), 90 (M4+)2011: 817 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2012: 765 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 555 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 580 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 441 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 533 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 498 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 459 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,128 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 938 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2021: 659 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 470 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 497 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 658 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 494 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 310 (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: 2,491 events, Energy: 936.7M2011: 850 events, Energy: 158.3M2012: 801 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 573 events, Energy: 94.5M2014: 596 events, Energy: 120.1M2015: 454 events, Energy: 85.0M2016: 547 events, Energy: 147.9M2017: 504 events, Energy: 32.8M2018: 472 events, Energy: 159.9M2019: 3,262 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 974 events, Energy: 931.4M2021: 679 events, Energy: 175.5M2022: 489 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 513 events, Energy: 121.9M2024: 694 events, Energy: 274.8M2025: 506 events, Energy: 112.6M2026: 322 events, Energy: 72.9M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
49.1
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?

Heads up: a M4.3 earthquake was detected 86 miles away. Review details below. 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 91732. 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 91732.

How do I get earthquake alerts for El Monte?

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