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Earthquakes Near Del Mar, California 92014 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 92014 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Del Mar, California

47 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Del Mar, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92014 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 Del Mar, 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 — Del Mar

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 13 / 100

Some seismic activity near Del Mar. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 47
Closest to you M1.3, 15 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.6, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 60 days ago
Tracking Area
Del Mar
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 47 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Del Mar

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
M2.6 		Rarely felt 6 km W of Edwards Air Force Base, CA 141 mi 10:19 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 4 km ENE of Hawthorne, CA 90 mi 2:57 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 4 km ENE of Heber, CA 103 mi 9:58 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km NE of Progreso, B.C., MX 102 mi 1:18 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Heber, CA 103 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 166 mi 12:19 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km SSW of Santa Paula, CA 141 mi 8:54 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 89 mi 2:59 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Lennox, CA 91 mi 3:06 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 34 km ENE of Boron, CA 149 mi 2:55 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 62 mi 4:25 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SSW of Ojai, CA 152 mi 8:09 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Heber, CA 103 mi 1:23 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 2 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 64 mi 7:02 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Lytle Creek, CA 89 mi 11:20 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Ojai, CA 152 mi 5:46 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ENE of San Diego, CA 15 mi 8:38 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km SW of Oasis, CA 65 mi 4:57 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 219 mi 1:40 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA 97 mi 6:02 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 186 mi 6:44 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Ojai, CA 152 mi 8:26 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km N of Warner Springs, CA 47 mi 10:07 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 8 km SW of Corona, CA 63 mi 1:48 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 165 mi 2:37 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 165 mi 4:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km NE of Aguanga, CA 45 mi 12:47 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 21 km ESE of Anza, CA 59 mi 3:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 220 mi 4:29 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Pine Valley, CA 47 mi 10:48 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 24 km SSW of La Quinta, CA 59 mi 5:39 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km WSW of Big Bear Lake, CA 88 mi 4:40 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Anza, CA 47 mi 3:03 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km SW of Anza, CA 48 mi 2:15 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 21 km NNE of Searles Valley, CA 206 mi 8:24 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km SW of Redlands, CA 74 mi 4:34 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 17 km E of Ridgecrest, CA 183 mi 11:38 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Redlands, CA 72 mi 5:51 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 56 mi 7:23 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km N of Altadena, CA 102 mi 5:08 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Anza, CA 56 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 51 mi 4:08 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 60 mi 3:54 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km NNW of Anza, CA 54 mi 3:58 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 57 mi 4:09 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 11 km S of Anza, CA 48 mi 5:38 AM Details →
M-0.1 		Not felt 12 km S of Anza, CA 48 mi 9:03 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Del Mar

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Del Mar has recorded 17,236 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M7.2 on Apr 4, 2010, located The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake. On average, the area experiences approximately 925 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
0
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Sun
2
MAX M3.1
Mon
0
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Tue
2
MAX M2.8
Wed
1
MAX M2.5
Thu
0
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Fri
1
MAX M2.6
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 17236 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02k4k6k050100150200'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 462 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2007: 393 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2008: 654 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2009: 637 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2010: 4,272 (M2.5–4), 184 (M4+)2011: 681 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2012: 647 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 444 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 443 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2015: 333 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 429 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2017: 315 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2018: 365 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2019: 3,018 (M2.5–4), 138 (M4+)2020: 826 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 528 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 372 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2023: 394 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 575 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2025: 411 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2026: 312 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02k4k6k020.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 478 events, Energy: 195.4M2007: 410 events, Energy: 74.0M2008: 687 events, Energy: 479.1M2009: 673 events, Energy: 839.4M2010: 4,456 events, Energy: 65.3B2011: 711 events, Energy: 142.5M2012: 683 events, Energy: 3.2B2013: 462 events, Energy: 91.4M2014: 468 events, Energy: 306.5M2015: 344 events, Energy: 63.1M2016: 447 events, Energy: 146.1M2017: 320 events, Energy: 25.1M2018: 383 events, Energy: 196.2M2019: 3,156 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 859 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 548 events, Energy: 163.3M2022: 387 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 410 events, Energy: 122.8M2024: 608 events, Energy: 256.3M2025: 421 events, Energy: 102.3M2026: 325 events, Energy: 74.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
54.7
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.2 Apr 4, 2010
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
M7.1 Jul 6, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
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
M6.2 Aug 3, 2009
97 km N of San Luis, Mexico
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Del Mar, California

What Del Mar 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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Earthquake FAQ — Del Mar, California

Was there an earthquake in Del Mar today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Del Mar?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92014. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Del Mar.

What is the earthquake history for Del Mar, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Del Mar area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92014.

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