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Earthquakes Near Indian Wells, California 92210 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 92210 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Indian Wells, California

41 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Indian Wells, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92210 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 Indian Wells, 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€” Indian Wells

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 11 / 100

Some seismic activity near Indian Wells. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 41
Closest to you M0.9, 15 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Indian Wells
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 Indian Wells

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 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 171 mi 5:52 AM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 210 mi 4:03 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 42 mi 3:50 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 211 mi 4:16 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 172 mi 6:15 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 211 mi 1:16 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 27 km NNE of El Sauzal, B.C., MX 110 mi 9:55 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 41 mi 2:18 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 81 mi 2:23 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NE of Moreno Valley, CA 51 mi 9:19 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 40 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 150 mi 9:20 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 135 mi 9:03 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 59 mi 4:45 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 47 mi 3:31 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 81 mi 10:00 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 97 mi 6:45 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 147 mi 7:58 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 186 mi 1:20 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 61 mi 9:50 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 195 mi 9:01 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 166 mi 4:29 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 140 mi 3:44 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 167 mi 11:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 89 mi 1:57 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 170 mi 6:42 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 139 mi 8:49 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 58 mi 5:26 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 43 mi 8:05 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 15 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 117 mi 9:05 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 181 mi 12:53 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 30 mi 6:25 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 162 mi 8:36 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 180 mi 1:29 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 32 mi 2:35 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 37 mi 1:15 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 22 mi 5:36 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 35 mi 6:18 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 39 mi 9:53 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 180 mi 11:56 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Indian Wells

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Indian Wells has recorded 14,566 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 1225 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
1
MAX M2.8
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
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14566 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 3,709 (M2.5–4), 128 (M4+)2011: 716 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 661 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2013: 448 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 450 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2015: 358 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 447 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 322 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2018: 372 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2019: 3,023 (M2.5–4), 138 (M4+)2020: 832 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 547 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 383 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2023: 401 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 597 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 433 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2026: 302 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 3,837 events, Energy: 1.3B2011: 747 events, Energy: 145.0M2012: 696 events, Energy: 401.2M2013: 465 events, Energy: 90.0M2014: 472 events, Energy: 177.0M2015: 371 events, Energy: 80.8M2016: 463 events, Energy: 141.7M2017: 327 events, Energy: 23.8M2018: 390 events, Energy: 196.6M2019: 3,161 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 865 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 567 events, Energy: 163.9M2022: 398 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 417 events, Energy: 123.4M2024: 633 events, Energy: 274.4M2025: 442 events, Energy: 102.1M2026: 315 events, Energy: 78.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
77.1
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
M5.8 Jun 24, 2020
18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Indian Wells, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Indian Wells, California

Was there an earthquake in Indian Wells today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Indian Wells?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92210. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Indian Wells.

What is the earthquake history for Indian Wells, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Indian Wells area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92210.

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