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Earthquakes Near La Jolla, California 92037 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 92037 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near La Jolla, California

41 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of La Jolla, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92037 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 La Jolla, 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 — La Jolla

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 La Jolla. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 41
Closest to you M0.5, 53 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.7, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 23 days ago
Tracking Area
La Jolla
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 41 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near La Jolla

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
M2.7 		Rarely felt 15 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 173 mi 4:46 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 22 km S of Gorman, CA 153 mi 10:54 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Elsinore, CA 59 mi 7:22 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 173 mi 8:07 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 174 mi 2:32 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 4 km SE of Redlands, CA 82 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 45 km NNW of Los Algodones, B.C., MX 133 mi 5:51 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 173 mi 11:14 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 14 km W of Tehachapi, CA 174 mi 10:09 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Boron, CA 153 mi 11:16 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 19 km ENE of Coachella, CA 96 mi 4:12 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 1 km NE of San Dimas, CA 93 mi 4:36 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 173 mi 6:12 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 174 mi 6:47 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km N of Fontana, CA 91 mi 3:08 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km W of Morongo Valley, CA 88 mi 2:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km S of Mojave, CA 157 mi 6:54 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 173 mi 7:49 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 221 mi 9:02 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Big Bear Lake, CA 99 mi 11:36 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 225 mi 9:47 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 173 mi 5:09 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 174 mi 9:52 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 172 mi 8:04 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 63 mi 8:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km SW of Salton City, CA 78 mi 8:27 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 173 mi 9:10 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 74 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 95 mi 2:48 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 24 km NNW of Searles Valley, CA 216 mi 12:20 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km S of Trona, CA 190 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 225 mi 1:29 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Anza, CA 62 mi 6:04 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 196 mi 2:56 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Banning, CA 81 mi 8:14 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 210 mi 9:45 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 23 km ESE of Anza, CA 64 mi 7:32 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA 65 mi 11:38 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Anza, CA 53 mi 6:15 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 8 km S of Idyllwild, CA 64 mi 12:13 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km S of Idyllwild, CA 65 mi 12:14 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — La Jolla

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

La Jolla has recorded 17,041 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 922 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Thu
0
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Fri
1
MAX M3.0
Sat
1
MAX M3.2
Sun
1
MAX M3.0
Mon
1
MAX M2.5
Tue
0
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Wed
1
MAX M2.7
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 17041 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02k4k6k050100150200'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 460 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2007: 392 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2008: 653 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2009: 635 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2010: 4,272 (M2.5–4), 184 (M4+)2011: 679 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 643 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2013: 439 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 422 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2015: 330 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 425 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 312 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2018: 365 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2019: 3,013 (M2.5–4), 139 (M4+)2020: 737 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2021: 517 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 369 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2023: 393 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 574 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2025: 410 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2026: 275 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02k4k6k020.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 476 events, Energy: 195.3M2007: 410 events, Energy: 89.8M2008: 686 events, Energy: 479.0M2009: 671 events, Energy: 839.4M2010: 4,456 events, Energy: 65.3B2011: 710 events, Energy: 164.9M2012: 680 events, Energy: 3.2B2013: 456 events, Energy: 89.9M2014: 451 events, Energy: 310.8M2015: 341 events, Energy: 63.1M2016: 444 events, Energy: 150.0M2017: 317 events, Energy: 25.0M2018: 383 events, Energy: 196.2M2019: 3,152 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 765 events, Energy: 557.8M2021: 537 events, Energy: 162.9M2022: 384 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 409 events, Energy: 122.8M2024: 606 events, Energy: 250.6M2025: 420 events, Energy: 102.3M2026: 287 events, Energy: 71.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
53.5
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 — La Jolla, California

What La Jolla 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 La Jolla. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — La Jolla, California

Was there an earthquake in La Jolla today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near La Jolla?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92037. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for La Jolla.

What is the earthquake history for La Jolla, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the La Jolla area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92037.

How do I get earthquake alerts for La Jolla?

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