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Earthquakes Near North Palm Springs, California 92258 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 92258 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near North Palm Springs, California

48 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of North Palm Springs, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92258 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 North Palm Springs, 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 — North Palm Springs

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near North Palm Springs. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 48
Closest to you M1.1, 7 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
North Palm Springs
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 48 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near North Palm Springs

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
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 45 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 52 mi 2:24 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 143 mi 4:47 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 44 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 64 mi 10:20 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 69 mi 7:03 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SW of Alamo, Nevada 236 mi 6:17 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 232 mi 8:52 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 160 mi 1:34 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Summerlin South, Nevada 164 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 69 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 7 mi 8:06 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Warner Springs, CA 50 mi 9:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 62 mi 8:06 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 119 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 130 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 177 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 36 mi 10:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 22 mi 7:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 59 mi 8:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 38 mi 1:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 41 mi 4:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 21 mi 1:05 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 38 mi 8:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 36 mi 7:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 53 mi 1:51 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 123 mi 3:22 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 34 mi 9:54 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km E of Anza, CA 26 mi 7:02 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 29 mi 2:15 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 36 mi 9:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 41 mi 3:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 21 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 69 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 133 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 38 mi 6:11 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 38 mi 11:41 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 131 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 140 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 41 mi 3:49 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 45 mi 8:19 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 29 mi 4:57 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 69 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 29 mi 4:49 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 45 mi 11:29 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 61 mi 4:55 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 23 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 32 mi 10:03 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — North Palm Springs

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

North Palm Springs has recorded 14,787 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 1234 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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MAX M3.6
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14787 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 3,780 (M2.5–4), 130 (M4+)2011: 732 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 673 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2013: 461 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 459 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 366 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 458 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 334 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 381 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2019: 3,049 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 834 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 561 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 400 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2023: 418 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2024: 615 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 450 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2026: 263 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 3,910 events, Energy: 1.3B2011: 763 events, Energy: 145.7M2012: 707 events, Energy: 401.0M2013: 478 events, Energy: 90.1M2014: 474 events, Energy: 113.8M2015: 378 events, Energy: 78.9M2016: 472 events, Energy: 149.4M2017: 340 events, Energy: 27.0M2018: 398 events, Energy: 195.6M2019: 3,183 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 867 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 580 events, Energy: 160.5M2022: 417 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 435 events, Energy: 126.8M2024: 651 events, Energy: 274.7M2025: 460 events, Energy: 108.6M2026: 274 events, Energy: 72.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
69.8
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 — North Palm Springs, California

What North Palm Springs 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.

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 North Palm Springs. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — North Palm Springs, California

Was there an earthquake in North Palm Springs today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near North Palm Springs?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92258. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for North Palm Springs.

What is the earthquake history for North Palm Springs, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the North Palm Springs area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92258.

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