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Earthquakes Near Death Valley, California 92328 Today

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

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Death Valley, California

44 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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📊 Earthquake Watch — Death Valley

Live seismic risk assessment · 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 44
Closest to you M1.1, 37 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Death Valley
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 44 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 · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 74 mi 5:52 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Tres Pinos, CA 235 mi 5:58 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 74 mi 4:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 166 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 75 mi 4:16 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 60 km ESE of Lovelock, Nevada 249 mi 2:28 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 225 mi 1:24 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 74 mi 1:16 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 230 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Chatsworth, CA 171 mi 7:44 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Tres Pinos, CA 228 mi 7:16 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 230 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 56 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 226 mi 11:19 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 247 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 169 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 161 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 59 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Camp Pendleton South, CA 218 mi 9:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 51 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 243 mi 9:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 58 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 165 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 85 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 37 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 187 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 52 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 19 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 60 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 163 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 169 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 249 mi 2:47 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 180 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 49 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Loma Linda, CA 162 mi 6:27 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 219 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 52 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 49 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 189 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 219 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 191 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 189 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 188 mi 7:00 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 185 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 49 mi 11:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Death Valley

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Death Valley has recorded 14,318 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 1276 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
1
MAX M2.8
Thu
2
MAX M3.4
Fri
3
MAX M3.0
Sat
3
MAX M3.2
Sun
2
MAX M3.6
Mon
0
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Tue
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14318 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 50 (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: 495 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 51 events, Energy: 8.9M2011: 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: 560.4M2025: 581 events, Energy: 111.1M2026: 512 events, Energy: 522.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
68.3
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
M6.0 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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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — 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.

🛡️ 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 Death Valley. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Death Valley, California

Was there an earthquake in Death Valley today?

44 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background 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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