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Earthquakes Near Palo Verde, California 92266 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 92266 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Palo Verde, California

41 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Palo Verde, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92266 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 Palo Verde, 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 — Palo Verde

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 14 / 100

Some seismic activity near Palo Verde. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 41
Closest to you M1.1, 39 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.0, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 69 days ago
Tracking Area
Palo Verde
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 Palo Verde

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
M3.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX 73 mi 7:50 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 12 km SW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX 74 mi 7:49 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 2 km ENE of Colton, CA 150 mi 8:57 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 89 mi 6:03 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km S of Brawley, CA 39 mi 12:15 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Anza, CA 107 mi 10:17 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 164 mi 6:30 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 116 mi 5:01 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NNW of Piru, CA 244 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NW of Boron, CA 203 mi 11:12 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km SW of Niland, CA 39 mi 7:38 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km SW of Niland, CA 39 mi 7:55 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Calimesa, CA 138 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Pine Valley, CA 79 mi 5:15 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km N of Ocotillo Wells, CA 69 mi 9:47 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 151 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Campo, CA 100 mi 8:25 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 89 mi 5:03 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km NE of Indio, CA 82 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 108 mi 1:44 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SW of Salton City, CA 66 mi 7:31 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 112 mi 6:37 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 234 mi 4:42 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 165 mi 7:44 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km SE of Ontario, CA 164 mi 2:10 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km SSE of Redlands, CA 140 mi 12:31 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km SW of Redlands, CA 144 mi 8:22 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km NNE of Indio, CA 84 mi 11:08 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 108 mi 2:38 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km SSE of Redlands, CA 142 mi 10:21 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km NNW of Anza, CA 106 mi 1:53 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 231 mi 12:48 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 109 mi 4:02 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 13 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 85 mi 11:03 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 88 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 94 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Julian, CA 92 mi 12:07 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Anza, CA 109 mi 11:50 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 116 mi 5:03 AM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 112 mi 12:37 PM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Indio, CA 85 mi 4:56 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Palo Verde

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Palo Verde has recorded 15,663 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 957 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Tue
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
MAX M2.9
Fri
1
MAX M2.5
Sat
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Sun
1
MAX M3.0
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 15663 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: 404 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2007: 356 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2008: 634 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2009: 500 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2010: 4,176 (M2.5–4), 187 (M4+)2011: 649 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 566 (M2.5–4), 45 (M4+)2013: 380 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2014: 370 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2015: 307 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 386 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2017: 269 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2018: 323 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2019: 2,688 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 669 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2021: 474 (M2.5–4), 60 (M4+)2022: 307 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2023: 320 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2024: 453 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2025: 371 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2026: 283 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02k4k6k020.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 421 events, Energy: 258.9M2007: 374 events, Energy: 87.9M2008: 668 events, Energy: 537.3M2009: 532 events, Energy: 719.7M2010: 4,363 events, Energy: 65.4B2011: 680 events, Energy: 159.1M2012: 611 events, Energy: 546.8M2013: 406 events, Energy: 112.7M2014: 403 events, Energy: 433.8M2015: 319 events, Energy: 63.0M2016: 407 events, Energy: 351.4M2017: 272 events, Energy: 18.2M2018: 341 events, Energy: 110.2M2019: 2,821 events, Energy: 50.0B2020: 696 events, Energy: 553.0M2021: 534 events, Energy: 428.1M2022: 325 events, Energy: 2.2B2023: 334 events, Energy: 71.9M2024: 481 events, Energy: 168.4M2025: 380 events, Energy: 99.7M2026: 295 events, Energy: 72.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
72.8
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ 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
M6.9 Aug 3, 2009
96 km WNW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.2 Nov 22, 2022
28 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico
M6.2 Aug 3, 2009
97 km N of San Luis, Mexico
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Palo Verde, California

What Palo Verde 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 — Palo Verde, California

Was there an earthquake in Palo Verde today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Palo Verde?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92266. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Palo Verde.

What is the earthquake history for Palo Verde, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Palo Verde area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92266.

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