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Earthquakes Near Murrieta, California 92562 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 92562 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Murrieta, California

41 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Murrieta, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92562 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 Murrieta, 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 — Murrieta

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 20 / 100

Some seismic activity near Murrieta. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 41
Closest to you M0.5, 25 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.7, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Murrieta
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 Murrieta

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
M3.7 		Light shaking 10 km NNE of Kettleman City, CA 229 mi 1:21 PM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 157 mi 5:52 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 237 mi 4:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 38 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 238 mi 4:16 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 173 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 27 km NNE of El Sauzal, B.C., MX 106 mi 9:55 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 78 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 112 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NE of Moreno Valley, CA 32 mi 9:19 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 77 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 147 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 82 mi 9:03 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 3 km SE of Frazier Park, CA 126 mi 12:33 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 95 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 32 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 112 mi 10:00 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 56 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 144 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km NNW of Sylmar, CA 84 mi 11:58 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 179 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 106 mi 9:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 186 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 122 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 167 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 35 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 164 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 125 mi 8:49 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 36 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 34 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 72 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 65 mi 9:05 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 174 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 57 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 157 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 174 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 28 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 38 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 25 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 37 mi 9:53 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Murrieta

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Murrieta has recorded 13,282 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 1226 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
1
MAX M2.8
Thu
0
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Fri
1
MAX M3.0
Sat
1
MAX M3.2
Sun
1
MAX M3.0
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
2
MAX M3.7
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 13282 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,296 (M2.5–4), 90 (M4+)2011: 710 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 676 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 463 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 458 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 357 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 453 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2017: 343 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 397 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2019: 3,044 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 842 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 565 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 393 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 407 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2024: 614 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2025: 442 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 304 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,386 events, Energy: 929.8M2011: 741 events, Energy: 144.1M2012: 712 events, Energy: 3.2B2013: 481 events, Energy: 91.4M2014: 474 events, Energy: 116.0M2015: 369 events, Energy: 78.9M2016: 466 events, Energy: 130.5M2017: 349 events, Energy: 27.2M2018: 414 events, Energy: 195.9M2019: 3,178 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 875 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 584 events, Energy: 160.8M2022: 409 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 424 events, Energy: 125.9M2024: 651 events, Energy: 275.8M2025: 453 events, Energy: 105.9M2026: 316 events, Energy: 73.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
50.8
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
M6.3 Dec 14, 2012
279 km SSW of Avalon, California
M6.2 Nov 22, 2022
28 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Murrieta, California

What Murrieta 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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🏢 About Alertra

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

Earthquake FAQ — Murrieta, California

Was there an earthquake in Murrieta today?

41 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 Murrieta in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Murrieta?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92562. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Murrieta.

What is the earthquake history for Murrieta, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Murrieta area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92562.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Murrieta?

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