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Earthquakes Near West Covina, California 91791 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 91791 Updated just now

Heads up: a M4.3 earthquake was detected 87 miles away. Review details below.

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Recent Earthquakes Near West Covina, California

127 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of West Covina, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 91791 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 West Covina, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 45 / 100

Above-average activity near West Covina. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 127
Closest to you M0.8, 8 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.3, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 1 day ago
Tracking Area
West Covina
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 127 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near West Covina

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 87 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 78 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 188 mi 11:51 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 99 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 10 km NNW of Simmler, CA 155 mi 12:53 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 44 km S of Rachel, Nevada 249 mi 7:05 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 86 mi 7:11 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 33 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 162 mi 6:42 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 4 km ESE of Vincent, CA 31 mi 5:31 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km SE of Parkfield, CA 188 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 76 mi 4:19 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 92 mi 4:56 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Boron, CA 69 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 87 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 44 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 78 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 224 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 18 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 221 mi 3:44 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 6:19 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 15 km SE of Pinnacles, CA 241 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 27 mi 6:15 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km SW of La Quinta, CA 89 mi 7:57 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 11 km NNW of Anza, CA 73 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 43 mi 7:14 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 0 km E of Loma Linda, CA 37 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 189 mi 12:03 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 72 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 67 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 98 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 82 mi 7:52 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km SSW of Tehachapi, CA 74 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 53 mi 10:06 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km E of Calimesa, CA 52 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 87 mi 5:07 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SSE of Frazier Park, CA 78 mi 4:16 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Niland, CA 143 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 94 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 10 km N of Coso Junction, CA 143 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 124 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 39 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 43 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 8 mi 8:40 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 40 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 40 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 32 mi 3:26 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km W of Redlands, CA 39 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 156 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 41 mi 3:00 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 115 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 53 mi 10:15 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 99 mi 8:34 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 16 km ENE of Thousand Palms, CA 96 mi 2:32 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NW of Hemet, CA 55 mi 7:07 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 66 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 102 mi 12:55 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 110 mi 5:38 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 3 km E of Running Springs, CA 48 mi 11:09 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 100 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 77 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 76 mi 6:45 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 18 km NW of Parkfield, CA 203 mi 1:36 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km SSE of Redlands, CA 43 mi 7:33 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 20 km NNE of Indio, CA 100 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 77 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 76 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 189 mi 12:10 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 76 mi 6:18 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 74 mi 7:49 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 114 mi 7:35 PM Details β†’
M-0.1 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 76 mi 6:47 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” West Covina

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

West Covina has recorded 14,501 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
6
MAX M4.1
Mon
3
MAX M4.3
Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14501 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,388 (M2.5–4), 91 (M4+)2011: 793 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2012: 754 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 541 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 564 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 431 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 525 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 471 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 449 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,114 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 928 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2021: 644 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 454 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2023: 484 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 650 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 485 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 304 (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: 2,479 events, Energy: 937.0M2011: 825 events, Energy: 149.2M2012: 790 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 559 events, Energy: 94.5M2014: 580 events, Energy: 119.3M2015: 444 events, Energy: 84.9M2016: 539 events, Energy: 147.7M2017: 477 events, Energy: 32.0M2018: 462 events, Energy: 159.6M2019: 3,248 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 964 events, Energy: 931.2M2021: 663 events, Energy: 173.6M2022: 472 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 500 events, Energy: 121.3M2024: 686 events, Energy: 274.6M2025: 497 events, Energy: 112.4M2026: 316 events, Energy: 72.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
51
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€” West Covina, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” West Covina, California

Was there an earthquake in West Covina today?

Heads up: a M4.3 earthquake was detected 87 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of West Covina in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near West Covina?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 91791. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for West Covina.

What is the earthquake history for West Covina, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the West Covina area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 91791.

How do I get earthquake alerts for West Covina?

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