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Earthquakes Near Rancho Mirage, California 92270 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 92270 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Rancho Mirage, California

51 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Rancho Mirage, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92270 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 Rancho Mirage, 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€” Rancho Mirage

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 Rancho Mirage. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 51
Closest to you M0.8, 17 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
Rancho Mirage
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 Rancho Mirage

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 164 mi 9:18 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 40 mi 3:09 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 41 mi 2:24 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 155 mi 4:47 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 55 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 77 mi 10:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 57 mi 7:03 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SW of Alamo, Nevada 244 mi 6:17 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 141 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 45 km NE of Holtville, CA 97 mi 5:52 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 240 mi 8:52 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 171 mi 1:34 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 19 mi 9:13 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 4 km SW of Brawley, CA 75 mi 6:02 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 57 mi 6:50 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 18 mi 8:06 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 51 mi 8:06 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 143 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 190 mi 6:25 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 45 mi 10:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 21 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 70 mi 8:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 48 mi 1:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 51 mi 4:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 20 mi 1:05 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 48 mi 8:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 46 mi 7:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 41 mi 1:51 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 136 mi 3:22 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 45 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km E of Anza, CA 17 mi 7:02 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 18 mi 2:15 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 46 mi 9:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 29 mi 3:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 29 mi 8:26 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 23 mi 3:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 57 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 146 mi 6:52 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 49 mi 6:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 48 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 143 mi 7:52 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 152 mi 4:13 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 37 mi 3:49 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 38 mi 8:19 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 20 mi 4:57 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 57 mi 7:30 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 19 mi 4:49 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 34 mi 11:29 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 50 mi 4:55 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 34 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 34 mi 10:03 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Rancho Mirage

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Rancho Mirage has recorded 14,610 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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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14610 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: 3,774 (M2.5–4), 130 (M4+)2011: 721 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 662 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2013: 450 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 453 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 360 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 448 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2017: 326 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 374 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2019: 3,025 (M2.5–4), 138 (M4+)2020: 832 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 551 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 387 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2023: 401 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 597 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 437 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2026: 258 (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: 3,904 events, Energy: 1.3B2011: 752 events, Energy: 145.2M2012: 696 events, Energy: 400.2M2013: 467 events, Energy: 90.0M2014: 468 events, Energy: 113.3M2015: 373 events, Energy: 80.1M2016: 461 events, Energy: 136.0M2017: 332 events, Energy: 26.7M2018: 391 events, Energy: 195.4M2019: 3,163 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 865 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 571 events, Energy: 164.1M2022: 402 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 417 events, Energy: 123.4M2024: 633 events, Energy: 274.4M2025: 446 events, Energy: 102.2M2026: 269 events, Energy: 71.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
72.3
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Rancho Mirage, California

What Rancho Mirage 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€” Rancho Mirage, California

Was there an earthquake in Rancho Mirage today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Rancho Mirage?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92270. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Rancho Mirage.

What is the earthquake history for Rancho Mirage, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Rancho Mirage area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92270.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Rancho Mirage?

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