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Earthquakes Near Banning, California 92220 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 92220 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Banning, California

39 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Banning, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92220 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 Banning, 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 — Banning

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 17 / 100

Some seismic activity near Banning. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 39
Closest to you M2.1, 9 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Banning
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 39 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Banning

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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 142 mi 5:52 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 201 mi 4:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 9 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 202 mi 4:16 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 148 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 201 mi 1:16 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 70 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Pine Valley, CA 84 mi 10:08 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 110 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NE of Moreno Valley, CA 19 mi 9:19 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 69 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 125 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 105 mi 9:03 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 89 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 15 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 65 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 121 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 159 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 93 mi 9:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 168 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 134 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 110 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 143 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 61 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 144 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 109 mi 8:49 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 25 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 11 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 38 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 87 mi 9:05 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 154 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 52 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 136 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 153 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 19 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 49 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 22 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 20 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 153 mi 11:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Banning

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Banning has recorded 14,910 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
2
MAX M3.0
Sat
2
MAX M3.2
Sun
1
MAX M3.1
Mon
0
—
Tue
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14910 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 3,721 (M2.5–4), 130 (M4+)2011: 738 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 684 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2013: 468 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 465 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 369 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 463 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 347 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 395 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2019: 3,061 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 843 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 568 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 404 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2023: 421 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2024: 621 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2025: 462 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 319 (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: 3,851 events, Energy: 1.3B2011: 769 events, Energy: 145.7M2012: 719 events, Energy: 406.9M2013: 486 events, Energy: 91.8M2014: 480 events, Energy: 113.5M2015: 381 events, Energy: 79.2M2016: 477 events, Energy: 149.5M2017: 353 events, Energy: 27.3M2018: 412 events, Energy: 196.0M2019: 3,196 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 876 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 587 events, Energy: 161.1M2022: 421 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 439 events, Energy: 129.2M2024: 658 events, Energy: 276.0M2025: 473 events, Energy: 112.0M2026: 332 events, Energy: 78.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
69.1
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ 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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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Banning, California

What Banning 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 — Banning, California

Was there an earthquake in Banning today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Banning?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92220. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Banning.

What is the earthquake history for Banning, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Banning area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92220.

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