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Earthquakes Near Death Valley, California 92328 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 92328 Updated just now

56 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Death Valley, California

56 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Death Valley, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92328 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 Death Valley, 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€” Death Valley

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 12 / 100

Some seismic activity near Death Valley. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 56
Closest to you M1.1, 56 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.0, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
Death Valley
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 56 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Death Valley

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
M3.0 		Light shaking 33 km N of Benton, California 143 mi 5:02 PM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 7:27 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 23 km ENE of June Lake, California 144 mi 3:43 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 212 mi 3:09 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 230 mi 6:26 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 226 mi 2:24 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 26 km W of Preston, Nevada 194 mi 3:30 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 5:39 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 140 mi 4:47 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Hacienda Heights, CA 174 mi 6:57 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 160 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 138 mi 10:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 242 mi 7:03 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 242 mi 8:50 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 160 mi 3:09 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 169 mi 1:34 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 84 mi 7:27 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 35 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 105 mi 8:52 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 88 mi 6:45 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 177 mi 8:00 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 242 mi 6:50 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Mojave, CA 117 mi 6:59 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 172 mi 8:06 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Warner Springs, CA 222 mi 9:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 9:20 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 57 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 56 mi 6:25 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 170 mi 10:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 87 mi 5:35 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 154 mi 8:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 165 mi 1:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Corona, CA 177 mi 6:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 164 mi 4:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 189 mi 1:05 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 166 mi 8:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 163 mi 7:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 226 mi 1:51 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 63 mi 3:22 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 166 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 202 mi 2:15 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 163 mi 9:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 23 km WNW of Barstow, CA 100 mi 5:24 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 214 mi 3:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 186 mi 3:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 242 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 165 mi 6:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 165 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 57 mi 7:52 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 209 mi 3:49 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 216 mi 8:19 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 201 mi 4:57 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 242 mi 7:30 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 202 mi 4:49 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 219 mi 11:29 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 165 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 190 mi 10:03 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Death Valley

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Death Valley has recorded 14,292 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 1281 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
1
MAX M4.0
Sat
0
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Sun
1
MAX M2.7
Mon
3
MAX M3.6
Tue
0
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Wed
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MAX M3.6
Thu
0
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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14292 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 91 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2011: 661 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2012: 572 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2013: 534 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2014: 597 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 461 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 609 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2017: 568 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 431 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,217 (M2.5–4), 136 (M4+)2020: 2,268 (M2.5–4), 101 (M4+)2021: 1,081 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2022: 562 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2023: 513 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 643 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2025: 570 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 429 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 92 events, Energy: 11.1M2011: 685 events, Energy: 104.9M2012: 593 events, Energy: 427.1M2013: 546 events, Energy: 115.9M2014: 611 events, Energy: 108.5M2015: 472 events, Energy: 148.7M2016: 634 events, Energy: 851.8M2017: 575 events, Energy: 41.4M2018: 440 events, Energy: 135.3M2019: 3,353 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,369 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 1,118 events, Energy: 1.3B2022: 577 events, Energy: 88.6M2023: 529 events, Energy: 112.5M2024: 672 events, Energy: 560.3M2025: 581 events, Energy: 111.1M2026: 445 events, Energy: 515.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
68
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
M6.0 Aug 24, 2014
The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
M5.8 Jun 24, 2020
18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Death Valley, California

What Death Valley 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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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 Death Valley. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Death Valley, California

Was there an earthquake in Death Valley today?

56 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Death Valley in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Death Valley?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92328. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Death Valley.

What is the earthquake history for Death Valley, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Death Valley area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92328.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Death Valley?

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