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Earthquakes Near Joshua Tree, California 92252 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 92252 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Joshua Tree, California

36 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Joshua Tree, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92252 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 Joshua Tree, 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 — Joshua Tree

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 12 / 100

Some seismic activity near Joshua Tree. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 36
Closest to you M0.9, 20 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Joshua Tree
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 36 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Joshua Tree

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 149 mi 5:52 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 180 mi 4:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 41 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 181 mi 4:16 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 145 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 180 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 94 mi 10:08 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 108 mi 2:23 PM 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 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 86 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 49 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 94 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 122 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Camp Pendleton South, CA 91 mi 9:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 161 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 84 mi 9:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 171 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 160 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 119 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 140 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 95 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 145 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 57 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 45 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 20 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 155 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 61 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 137 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 155 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 48 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 66 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 43 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 51 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 155 mi 11:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Joshua Tree

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Joshua Tree has recorded 14,898 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
—
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 · 14898 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), 129 (M4+)2011: 745 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 669 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2013: 470 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2014: 465 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 386 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2016: 458 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 335 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2018: 385 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2019: 3,068 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 866 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2021: 563 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 398 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2023: 423 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2024: 620 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 458 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 314 (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: 3,850 events, Energy: 1.3B2011: 776 events, Energy: 146.6M2012: 701 events, Energy: 395.6M2013: 486 events, Energy: 90.0M2014: 479 events, Energy: 105.9M2015: 400 events, Energy: 170.6M2016: 472 events, Energy: 149.6M2017: 340 events, Energy: 24.2M2018: 402 events, Energy: 195.7M2019: 3,202 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 900 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 582 events, Energy: 160.7M2022: 416 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 440 events, Energy: 126.9M2024: 656 events, Energy: 274.9M2025: 469 events, Energy: 109.7M2026: 327 events, Energy: 78.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
59.8
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 — Joshua Tree, California

What Joshua Tree 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.

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Earthquake FAQ — Joshua Tree, California

Was there an earthquake in Joshua Tree today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Joshua Tree?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92252. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Joshua Tree.

What is the earthquake history for Joshua Tree, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Joshua Tree area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92252.

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