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Recent Earthquakes Near Vidal, California

50 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Vidal, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92280 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 Vidal, 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 — Vidal

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 Vidal. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 50
Closest to you M0.8, 104 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 40 days ago
Tracking Area
Vidal
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 50 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Vidal

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 130 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 114 mi 2:24 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 229 mi 4:47 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 141 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 153 mi 10:20 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 117 mi 7:03 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SW of Alamo, Nevada 213 mi 6:17 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 207 mi 8:52 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 225 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Summerlin South, Nevada 136 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 117 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 107 mi 8:06 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Warner Springs, CA 121 mi 9:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 118 mi 8:06 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 187 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 181 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 227 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 135 mi 10:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 115 mi 7:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 154 mi 8:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 136 mi 1:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Littlefield, Arizona 195 mi 5:43 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 138 mi 4:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 115 mi 1:05 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 136 mi 8:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 133 mi 7:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 113 mi 1:51 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 177 mi 3:22 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 132 mi 9:54 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km E of Anza, CA 107 mi 7:02 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 104 mi 2:15 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 133 mi 9:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 104 mi 3:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 104 mi 8:26 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 117 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 117 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 184 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 136 mi 6:11 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 136 mi 11:41 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 182 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 230 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 127 mi 3:49 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 124 mi 8:19 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 108 mi 4:57 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 116 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 105 mi 4:49 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 108 mi 11:29 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 118 mi 4:55 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 121 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 129 mi 10:03 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Vidal

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Vidal has recorded 17,274 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 951 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
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Sat
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Sun
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Mon
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MAX M3.6
Tue
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Wed
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MAX M3.6
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 17274 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02k4k6k050100150200'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 457 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2007: 402 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2008: 677 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2009: 644 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2010: 4,276 (M2.5–4), 183 (M4+)2011: 706 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2012: 644 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2013: 453 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2014: 431 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2015: 374 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2016: 433 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 310 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 363 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2019: 3,032 (M2.5–4), 138 (M4+)2020: 828 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2021: 548 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 369 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 402 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 527 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2025: 427 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 254 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02k4k6k020.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 474 events, Energy: 199.6M2007: 419 events, Energy: 74.8M2008: 711 events, Energy: 484.2M2009: 680 events, Energy: 836.3M2010: 4,459 events, Energy: 65.3B2011: 738 events, Energy: 167.2M2012: 678 events, Energy: 398.3M2013: 467 events, Energy: 73.0M2014: 455 events, Energy: 182.8M2015: 388 events, Energy: 171.2M2016: 447 events, Energy: 117.4M2017: 314 events, Energy: 21.8M2018: 380 events, Energy: 106.5M2019: 3,170 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 860 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 568 events, Energy: 163.8M2022: 385 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 418 events, Energy: 124.0M2024: 560 events, Energy: 199.0M2025: 438 events, Energy: 103.5M2026: 265 events, Energy: 71.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
38.5
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 — Vidal, California

What Vidal 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 — Vidal, California

Was there an earthquake in Vidal today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Vidal?

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What is the earthquake history for Vidal, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Vidal area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92280.

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