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Earthquakes Near Irvine, California 92620 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 92620 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Irvine, California

47 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Irvine, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92620 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 Irvine, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 14 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 47
Closest to you M1.4, 10 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.0, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 69 days ago
Tracking Area
Irvine
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 47 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Irvine

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 		Rarely felt 12 km SW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX 189 mi 7:50 PM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 12 km SW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX 190 mi 7:49 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 21 km NW of Parkfield, CA 228 mi 10:54 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 2 km ENE of Colton, CA 37 mi 8:57 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 20 km E of McFarland, CA 152 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 79 mi 6:03 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of New Idria, CA 243 mi 12:55 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km S of Brawley, CA 140 mi 12:15 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 10 mi 6:30 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Santa Paula, CA 89 mi 10:20 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 10 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 166 mi 12:07 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 53 mi 5:01 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NNW of Piru, CA 85 mi 4:17 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km SW of Grapevine, CA 109 mi 11:22 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Escondido, CA 57 mi 9:45 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km SSE of Bombay Beach, CA 120 mi 9:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km SW of Niland, CA 129 mi 7:38 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km N of Pine Mountain Club, CA 120 mi 3:08 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km SW of Niland, CA 129 mi 7:55 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Calimesa, CA 42 mi 1:15 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km N of Coso Junction, CA 169 mi 8:50 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Pine Valley, CA 102 mi 5:15 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 37 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km NNE of Yucca Valley, CA 83 mi 10:16 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 161 mi 11:44 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Campo, CA 111 mi 8:25 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 79 mi 5:03 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km NE of Indio, CA 94 mi 12:44 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 62 mi 1:44 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SW of Salton City, CA 103 mi 7:31 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 56 mi 6:37 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 142 mi 4:42 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 10 mi 7:44 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km SE of Ontario, CA 24 mi 2:10 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km SW of Redlands, CA 38 mi 8:22 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SSW of Olancha, CA 171 mi 3:28 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km NNE of Indio, CA 96 mi 11:08 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 63 mi 2:38 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km NNW of Anza, CA 62 mi 1:53 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 59 mi 4:02 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 79 mi 5:04 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 73 mi 6:49 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Julian, CA 83 mi 12:07 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 53 mi 5:03 AM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 62 mi 10:28 PM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 56 mi 12:37 PM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Indio, CA 93 mi 4:56 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Irvine

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Irvine has recorded 13,586 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 1217 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
MAX M2.9
Fri
1
MAX M2.5
Sat
0
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Sun
1
MAX M3.0
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 13586 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,242 (M2.5–4), 88 (M4+)2011: 733 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 695 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2013: 492 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 494 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 377 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 484 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2017: 361 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 414 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,065 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 867 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 580 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 404 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 428 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2024: 617 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 455 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 363 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,330 events, Energy: 923.5M2011: 764 events, Energy: 145.8M2012: 730 events, Energy: 3.2B2013: 510 events, Energy: 92.6M2014: 509 events, Energy: 112.8M2015: 390 events, Energy: 80.7M2016: 499 events, Energy: 150.1M2017: 367 events, Energy: 27.4M2018: 427 events, Energy: 158.7M2019: 3,199 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 900 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 599 events, Energy: 172.3M2022: 420 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 446 events, Energy: 129.4M2024: 653 events, Energy: 273.8M2025: 467 events, Energy: 111.8M2026: 376 events, Energy: 76.0M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
48.5
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
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Irvine, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Irvine, California

Was there an earthquake in Irvine today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Irvine?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92620. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Irvine.

What is the earthquake history for Irvine, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Irvine area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92620.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Irvine?

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