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Earthquakes Near San Diego, California 92126 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 92126 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near San Diego, California

40 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of San Diego, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92126 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 San Diego, 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€” San Diego

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

Current Threat Level
All Quiet
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near San Diego. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 40
Closest to you M1.3, 12 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 14 days ago
Tracking Area
San Diego
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 40 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near San Diego

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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 75 mi 11:49 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 25 km SSE of Shandon, CA 250 mi 1:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Ludlow, CA 131 mi 4:09 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 84 mi 8:57 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 171 mi 9:15 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of Boron, CA 150 mi 11:26 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km NNW of Ocotillo, CA 62 mi 5:18 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km NNE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 64 mi 1:02 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 6 km NNW of Lakeside, CA 12 mi 11:06 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km W of Johannesburg, CA 174 mi 5:43 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Mojave, CA 155 mi 6:54 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Wofford Heights, CA 205 mi 1:49 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km SE of Anza, CA 51 mi 8:56 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km W of Pine Mountain Club, CA 180 mi 11:35 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km NE of Pala, CA 36 mi 6:30 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km SW of Niland, CA 91 mi 4:13 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km SSE of Redlands, CA 74 mi 3:14 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Wofford Heights, CA 205 mi 1:50 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Indio, CA 87 mi 10:27 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 221 mi 4:06 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 221 mi 4:07 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSW of La Quinta, CA 58 mi 8:37 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 90 mi 7:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 221 mi 4:07 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Indio, CA 86 mi 3:10 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 68 mi 9:13 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 67 mi 8:48 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km S of Idyllwild, CA 59 mi 1:09 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SE of Anza, CA 51 mi 6:12 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km E of Coso Junction, CA 221 mi 6:10 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km WNW of Anza, CA 53 mi 3:12 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Hemet, CA 54 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Anza, CA 55 mi 9:43 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 7:16 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 12 km E of Yucaipa, CA 79 mi 12:06 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km WNW of Anza, CA 53 mi 9:07 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 22 km SSW of La Quinta, CA 58 mi 8:39 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Anza, CA 55 mi 12:25 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 56 mi 12:03 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 221 mi 4:39 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” San Diego

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

San Diego has recorded 17,142 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

Wed
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Thu
7
MAX M3.6
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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 17142 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: 393 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2008: 653 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2009: 635 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2010: 4,272 (M2.5–4), 184 (M4+)2011: 681 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 644 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2013: 441 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 422 (M2.5–4), 32 (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), 140 (M4+)2020: 813 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 524 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 370 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2023: 394 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 574 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2025: 410 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2026: 272 (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: 411 events, Energy: 90.1M2008: 687 events, Energy: 494.9M2009: 671 events, Energy: 839.4M2010: 4,456 events, Energy: 65.3B2011: 712 events, Energy: 164.9M2012: 684 events, Energy: 3.2B2013: 458 events, Energy: 89.9M2014: 454 events, Energy: 430.2M2015: 341 events, Energy: 63.1M2016: 444 events, Energy: 150.0M2017: 317 events, Energy: 25.0M2018: 383 events, Energy: 196.2M2019: 3,153 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 846 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 544 events, Energy: 163.1M2022: 385 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 410 events, Energy: 122.8M2024: 606 events, Energy: 250.6M2025: 420 events, Energy: 102.3M2026: 284 events, Energy: 71.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
58.2
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” San Diego, California

What San Diego 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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🏒 About Alertra

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” San Diego, California

Was there an earthquake in San Diego today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near San Diego?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92126. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for San Diego.

What is the earthquake history for San Diego, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the San Diego area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92126.

How do I get earthquake alerts for San Diego?

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