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Earthquakes Near El Centro, California 92243 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 92243 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near El Centro, California

51 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of El Centro, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92243 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 El Centro, 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€” El Centro

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near El Centro. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 51
Closest to you M1.4, 12 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 40 days ago
Tracking Area
El Centro
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 51 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near El Centro

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
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 237 mi 9:18 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 83 mi 3:09 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 56 mi 2:24 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 234 mi 4:47 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 134 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 158 mi 10:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 41 mi 7:03 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 223 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 45 km NE of Holtville, CA 40 mi 5:52 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 246 mi 1:34 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 73 mi 9:13 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 4 km SW of Brawley, CA 12 mi 6:02 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 50 mi 10:50 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 41 mi 6:50 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 83 mi 11:14 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 101 mi 8:06 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 50 mi 8:06 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 225 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 122 mi 10:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km NW of Loma Linda, CA 131 mi 10:07 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 90 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 149 mi 8:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 126 mi 1:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 129 mi 4:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 91 mi 1:05 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 126 mi 8:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 126 mi 7:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 55 mi 1:51 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 219 mi 3:22 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 123 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km E of Anza, CA 77 mi 7:02 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 71 mi 2:15 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 126 mi 9:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 60 mi 3:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 60 mi 8:26 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 96 mi 3:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 41 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 228 mi 6:52 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 126 mi 6:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 126 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 226 mi 7:52 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 229 mi 4:13 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 83 mi 3:49 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 75 mi 8:19 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 76 mi 4:57 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 41 mi 7:30 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 72 mi 4:49 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 58 mi 11:29 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 51 mi 4:55 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 115 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 101 mi 10:03 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” El Centro

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

El Centro has recorded 15,825 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 881 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 15825 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02k4k6k050100150200'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 424 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2007: 362 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2008: 644 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2009: 513 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2010: 4,188 (M2.5–4), 188 (M4+)2011: 653 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 591 (M2.5–4), 47 (M4+)2013: 390 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2014: 373 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2015: 303 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 391 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2017: 272 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2018: 336 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2019: 2,670 (M2.5–4), 131 (M4+)2020: 690 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2021: 475 (M2.5–4), 62 (M4+)2022: 335 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 372 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 457 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2025: 374 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2026: 221 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02k4k6k020.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 441 events, Energy: 259.3M2007: 380 events, Energy: 87.9M2008: 680 events, Energy: 545.5M2009: 549 events, Energy: 1.2B2010: 4,376 events, Energy: 65.4B2011: 684 events, Energy: 159.3M2012: 638 events, Energy: 552.3M2013: 417 events, Energy: 114.1M2014: 406 events, Energy: 431.3M2015: 315 events, Energy: 63.2M2016: 413 events, Energy: 352.0M2017: 275 events, Energy: 18.5M2018: 355 events, Energy: 199.8M2019: 2,801 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 718 events, Energy: 554.6M2021: 537 events, Energy: 430.8M2022: 354 events, Energy: 2.2B2023: 388 events, Energy: 122.2M2024: 484 events, Energy: 165.0M2025: 383 events, Energy: 99.5M2026: 231 events, Energy: 65.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
156.3
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
M7.0 Apr 12, 2012
69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico
M6.9 Aug 3, 2009
96 km WNW of BahΓ­a de Kino, Mexico
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.3 Dec 14, 2012
279 km SSW of Avalon, California
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” El Centro, California

What El Centro 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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Earthquake FAQ β€” El Centro, California

Was there an earthquake in El Centro today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near El Centro?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92243. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for El Centro.

What is the earthquake history for El Centro, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the El Centro area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92243.

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