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Earthquakes Near Carlsbad, California 92011 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 92011 Updated just now

69 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Carlsbad, California

69 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Carlsbad, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92011 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 Carlsbad, 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€” Carlsbad

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

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 37 / 100

Above-average activity near Carlsbad. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 69
Closest to you M1.7, 28 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.6, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 37 days ago
Tracking Area
Carlsbad
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 69 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Carlsbad

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
M3.6 		Light shaking 14 km N of Warner Springs, CA 43 mi 7:31 AM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km NE of Niland, CA 107 mi 8:25 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 13 km SE of Anza, CA 49 mi 2:16 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Anza, CA 49 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 44 mi 7:34 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 13 km WSW of Borrego Springs, CA 47 mi 1:35 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 4 km SW of Palomar Observatory, CA 28 mi 12:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 43 mi 10:22 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 17 km SE of Big Bear City, CA 79 mi 12:02 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Borrego Springs, CA 61 mi 11:29 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km N of Blue Diamond, Nevada 233 mi 6:12 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 155 mi 12:04 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 20 km NW of Kernville, CA 206 mi 5:21 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SE of Bostonia, CA 32 mi 9:30 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km W of Devore, CA 78 mi 9:19 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 2 km NE of Silver Lake, CA 88 mi 9:40 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 27 km N of Yucca Valley, CA 99 mi 1:50 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 44 mi 8:29 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 54 mi 3:17 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 14 km N of Warner Springs, CA 43 mi 10:12 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 155 mi 1:57 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Borrego Springs, CA 56 mi 1:47 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km NW of San Jacinto, CA 53 mi 10:27 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 4 km SE of Redlands, CA 64 mi 2:41 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 155 mi 5:48 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km E of Little Lake, CA 196 mi 7:17 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 156 mi 7:49 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 8 km W of Ocotillo, CA 75 mi 2:34 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 148 mi 8:08 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 155 mi 6:30 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km W of Tecate, B.C., MX 52 mi 10:53 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 73 mi 1:10 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Banning, CA 59 mi 2:47 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km NE of San Jacinto, CA 56 mi 1:16 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 209 mi 2:24 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 34 mi 7:13 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Anza, CA 54 mi 5:45 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 25 km ENE of Pine Valley, CA 59 mi 3:50 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 54 mi 8:37 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 63 mi 7:36 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 12 km NW of Aguanga, CA 35 mi 8:53 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Borrego Springs, CA 61 mi 3:40 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 21 km S of Trona, CA 171 mi 5:05 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Silver Lake, CA 88 mi 10:45 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 35 km NNE of North Shore, CA 100 mi 9:34 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 13 km NW of Coso Junction, CA 213 mi 2:41 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 44 mi 11:19 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 21 km ESE of Anza, CA 54 mi 6:23 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 50 mi 3:57 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Anza, CA 55 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 20 km NNE of Indio, CA 85 mi 4:44 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Morongo Valley, CA 75 mi 6:19 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 34 mi 6:32 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 156 mi 6:23 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 43 mi 1:19 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 7 km N of Fontana, CA 74 mi 9:43 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SSE of Anza, CA 44 mi 3:38 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 53 mi 8:03 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km NE of Anza, CA 50 mi 6:11 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 35 mi 9:29 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 74 mi 8:26 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 14 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 55 mi 8:22 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 32 mi 10:59 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Borrego Springs, CA 58 mi 10:47 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 43 mi 7:54 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 43 mi 7:46 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 6 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 35 mi 8:05 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 43 mi 8:25 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 44 mi 8:06 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Carlsbad

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Carlsbad has recorded 12,878 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 1223 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Thu
1
MAX M2.6
Fri
2
MAX M2.7
Sat
1
MAX M3.3
Sun
2
MAX M2.8
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
1
MAX M2.7
Wed
1
MAX M3.6
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 12878 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,220 (M2.5–4), 87 (M4+)2011: 684 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2012: 649 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2013: 445 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 446 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2015: 336 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 432 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2017: 321 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2018: 368 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2019: 3,025 (M2.5–4), 138 (M4+)2020: 829 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 533 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 376 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 396 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 591 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2025: 414 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2026: 294 (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: 2,307 events, Energy: 920.8M2011: 714 events, Energy: 142.6M2012: 684 events, Energy: 3.2B2013: 463 events, Energy: 91.3M2014: 467 events, Energy: 151.6M2015: 347 events, Energy: 62.4M2016: 447 events, Energy: 138.0M2017: 326 events, Energy: 25.3M2018: 386 events, Energy: 196.6M2019: 3,163 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 862 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 553 events, Energy: 163.5M2022: 392 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 412 events, Energy: 122.9M2024: 626 events, Energy: 270.3M2025: 423 events, Energy: 101.3M2026: 306 events, Energy: 72.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
47.6
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€” Carlsbad, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Carlsbad, California

Was there an earthquake in Carlsbad today?

69 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Carlsbad in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Carlsbad?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92011. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Carlsbad.

What is the earthquake history for Carlsbad, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Carlsbad area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92011.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Carlsbad?

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