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Earthquakes Near Walnut, California 91789 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 91789 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Walnut, California

37 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Walnut, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 91789 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 Walnut, 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€” Walnut

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 Walnut. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 37
Closest to you M1.2, 23 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.4, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 9 days ago
Tracking Area
Walnut
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 37 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Walnut

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 98 mi 6:14 AM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 9 km SSW of Big Pine, CA 214 mi 12:13 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 85 mi 9:34 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 220 mi 2:07 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km SW of Anza, CA 73 mi 12:13 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 15 km W of Round Valley, CA 241 mi 2:14 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 89 mi 8:42 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 120 mi 4:05 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WNW of Frazier Park, CA 85 mi 3:33 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 1 km SSW of Laguna Niguel, CA 36 mi 3:42 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 89 mi 3:27 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Home Gardens, CA 23 mi 7:30 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 120 mi 11:14 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 118 mi 11:16 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 89 mi 11:10 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Parkfield, CA 195 mi 2:40 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 85 mi 3:54 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 8 km SSE of Redlands, CA 40 mi 3:36 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km NNE of Valle Vista, CA 58 mi 5:44 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km WNW of Hollywood, CA 29 mi 2:46 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km W of Johannesburg, CA 93 mi 8:30 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SW of Malibu Beach, CA 50 mi 4:47 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km E of Calimesa, CA 50 mi 1:08 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 96 mi 3:56 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km E of Aguanga, CA 76 mi 12:44 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Anza, CA 72 mi 11:12 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 97 mi 3:56 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 14 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 117 mi 9:15 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Little Lake, CA 134 mi 6:04 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 144 mi 6:02 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 16 km SE of Anza, CA 85 mi 11:31 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km N of Julian, CA 96 mi 12:27 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 120 mi 4:00 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Little Lake, CA 134 mi 7:52 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Anza, CA 86 mi 4:37 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 82 mi 9:13 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 73 mi 11:46 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Walnut

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Walnut has recorded 14,371 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· 14371 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,372 (M2.5–4), 91 (M4+)2011: 787 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 747 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 532 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 558 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 418 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 519 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 450 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 440 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,107 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 920 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2021: 636 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 443 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2023: 479 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 647 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 485 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 312 (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: 2,463 events, Energy: 936.6M2011: 818 events, Energy: 147.1M2012: 783 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 550 events, Energy: 94.0M2014: 574 events, Energy: 119.2M2015: 431 events, Energy: 84.3M2016: 533 events, Energy: 147.1M2017: 456 events, Energy: 31.6M2018: 453 events, Energy: 159.5M2019: 3,241 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 955 events, Energy: 926.9M2021: 655 events, Energy: 173.3M2022: 460 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 495 events, Energy: 121.3M2024: 683 events, Energy: 274.5M2025: 497 events, Energy: 112.2M2026: 324 events, Energy: 73.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
52.4
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€” Walnut, California

What Walnut 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 is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

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 Walnut. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Walnut, California

Was there an earthquake in Walnut today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Walnut?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 91789. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Walnut.

What is the earthquake history for Walnut, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Walnut area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 91789.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Walnut?

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