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Earthquakes Near West Covina, California 91792 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 91792 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near West Covina, California

50 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of West Covina, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 91792 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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📊 Earthquake Watch — West Covina

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 6 / 100

Some seismic activity near West Covina. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 50
Closest to you M1.8, 4 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.4, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
West Covina
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 50 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 · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 89 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 76 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 103 mi 2:24 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 88 mi 5:39 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 79 mi 4:47 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Hacienda Heights, CA 4 mi 6:57 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 34 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 37 mi 10:20 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 119 mi 7:03 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 88 mi 1:34 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 91 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 88 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 26 mi 8:00 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 120 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Mojave, CA 69 mi 6:59 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 70 mi 8:06 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Warner Springs, CA 93 mi 9:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 88 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 115 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 149 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 41 mi 10:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 89 mi 5:35 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 24 mi 8:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 39 mi 1:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Corona, CA 16 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 37 mi 4:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 70 mi 1:05 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 39 mi 8:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 42 mi 7:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 103 mi 1:51 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 108 mi 3:22 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 43 mi 9:54 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 89 mi 2:15 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 42 mi 9:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 23 km WNW of Barstow, CA 74 mi 5:24 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 100 mi 3:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 66 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 120 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 39 mi 6:11 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 40 mi 11:41 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 115 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 71 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 76 mi 3:49 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 84 mi 8:19 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 84 mi 4:57 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 120 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 88 mi 4:49 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 100 mi 11:29 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 54 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 57 mi 10:03 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — West Covina

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

West Covina has recorded 14,423 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 1236 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Mon
2
MAX M3.6
Tue
0
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Wed
3
MAX M3.6
Thu
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14423 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,421 (M2.5–4), 91 (M4+)2011: 791 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2012: 751 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 534 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 560 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 421 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 520 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 458 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 445 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,107 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 926 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2021: 638 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 444 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2023: 480 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 650 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 485 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 274 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,512 events, Energy: 939.7M2011: 823 events, Energy: 149.1M2012: 787 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 552 events, Energy: 94.0M2014: 576 events, Energy: 119.2M2015: 434 events, Energy: 84.4M2016: 534 events, Energy: 147.2M2017: 464 events, Energy: 31.7M2018: 458 events, Energy: 159.5M2019: 3,241 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 961 events, Energy: 927.2M2021: 657 events, Energy: 173.3M2022: 461 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 496 events, Energy: 121.3M2024: 686 events, Energy: 274.6M2025: 497 events, Energy: 112.4M2026: 284 events, Energy: 67.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
50.8
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 — 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.

🛡️ 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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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 West Covina. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — West Covina, California

Was there an earthquake in West Covina today?

50 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. 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 91792. 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 91792.

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