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Earthquakes Near Capistrano Beach, California 92624 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 92624 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Capistrano Beach, California

124 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Capistrano Beach, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92624 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 Capistrano Beach, 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€” Capistrano Beach

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

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 43 / 100

Above-average activity near Capistrano Beach. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 124
Closest to you M0.9, 22 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.3, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 1 day ago
Tracking Area
Capistrano Beach
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 124 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Capistrano Beach

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
M4.3 		Felt indoors 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 4:40 PM Details β†’
M2.8 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 5:44 AM Details β†’
M2.6 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 6:29 PM Details β†’
M2.5 		Rarely felt 2 km SSE of Frazier Park, CA 118 mi 1:50 PM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 6:54 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 129 mi 10:49 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 5:01 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 6 km SSE of Parkfield, CA 227 mi 11:51 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 91 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 10 km NNW of Simmler, CA 192 mi 12:53 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 7:11 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 33 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 120 mi 6:42 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 4 km ESE of Vincent, CA 75 mi 5:31 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km SE of Parkfield, CA 227 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 70 mi 4:56 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Boron, CA 109 mi 11:19 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 1:42 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 4:57 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 3 km SE of Frazier Park, CA 117 mi 3:56 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 6:26 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 67 mi 5:56 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 7:59 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 20 km ENE of Little Lake, CA 177 mi 11:25 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 7:29 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 2 km W of Orange, CA 26 mi 12:26 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 3:56 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 5:59 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 6:19 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Home Gardens, CA 28 mi 6:15 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km SW of La Quinta, CA 70 mi 7:57 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 11 km NNW of Anza, CA 56 mi 7:45 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 11:04 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 7:26 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 129 mi 10:01 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km SSE of Redlands, CA 48 mi 7:14 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 0 km E of Loma Linda, CA 47 mi 12:07 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 129 mi 7:19 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 4:49 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 5:06 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Parkfield, CA 227 mi 12:03 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 55 mi 2:08 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 7:17 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km S of Mojave, CA 110 mi 6:57 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 7:35 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 7:16 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 129 mi 7:09 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km NE of Running Springs, CA 67 mi 4:20 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km N of Indio, CA 89 mi 2:05 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 4:53 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 4 km N of Frazier Park, CA 121 mi 7:52 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km SSW of Tehachapi, CA 117 mi 7:22 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 4:54 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km E of Calimesa, CA 54 mi 10:06 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km E of Calimesa, CA 53 mi 5:00 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 164 mi 11:54 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 9:28 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 10:23 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 10:53 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 5:07 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Niland, CA 119 mi 3:31 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 5:07 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 8:46 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 22 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 71 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 10 km N of Coso Junction, CA 185 mi 5:58 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 4:45 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 7:18 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 20 km E of Little Lake, CA 172 mi 5:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 162 mi 4:03 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km W of Tecate, B.C., MX 83 mi 2:56 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 8:33 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Lake Elsinore, CA 22 mi 12:40 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 129 mi 7:25 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 129 mi 4:01 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 20 km N of Searles Valley, CA 173 mi 2:34 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 177 mi 1:21 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SSE of Redlands, CA 48 mi 7:24 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 7:18 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km NE of San Dimas, CA 47 mi 8:40 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 45 mi 8:26 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 5:21 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Redlands, CA 48 mi 6:16 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 5:47 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Llano, CA 73 mi 3:26 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km W of Redlands, CA 49 mi 2:04 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 4:18 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km W of Johannesburg, CA 132 mi 7:53 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 9:25 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 20 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 123 mi 4:18 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km S of Redlands, CA 47 mi 3:00 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 155 mi 2:18 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 164 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Calimesa, CA 54 mi 10:15 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 91 mi 8:34 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 16 km ENE of Thousand Palms, CA 88 mi 2:32 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NW of Hemet, CA 44 mi 7:07 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 52 mi 5:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 164 mi 11:55 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 11 km NNE of Borrego Springs, CA 77 mi 12:55 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 149 mi 5:38 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 3 km E of Running Springs, CA 62 mi 11:09 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 91 mi 5:38 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 4:53 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 55 mi 3:20 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SW of Johannesburg, CA 125 mi 5:32 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 54 mi 6:45 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 18 km NW of Parkfield, CA 241 mi 1:36 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km SSE of Redlands, CA 48 mi 7:33 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 20 km NNE of Indio, CA 91 mi 5:38 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 19 km W of Searles Valley, CA 160 mi 10:59 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 16 km E of Little Lake, CA 170 mi 4:15 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 55 mi 1:08 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 157 mi 4:09 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 24 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 164 mi 11:56 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 54 mi 7:12 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 24 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 164 mi 11:54 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Parkfield, CA 227 mi 12:10 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 54 mi 6:18 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 57 mi 7:49 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 153 mi 7:35 PM Details β†’
M-0.1 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 54 mi 6:47 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Capistrano Beach

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Capistrano Beach has recorded 13,323 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 1231 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
0
β€”
Thu
3
MAX M3.4
Fri
0
β€”
Sat
0
β€”
Sun
3
MAX M4.1
Mon
3
MAX M4.3
Tue
2
MAX M2.8
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 13323 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,311 (M2.5–4), 88 (M4+)2011: 708 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 679 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 467 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 477 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 359 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 460 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2017: 350 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 405 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2019: 3,044 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 848 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 564 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 393 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 409 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2024: 616 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2025: 441 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 277 (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: 2,399 events, Energy: 924.6M2011: 739 events, Energy: 144.2M2012: 715 events, Energy: 3.2B2013: 485 events, Energy: 91.7M2014: 493 events, Energy: 114.9M2015: 371 events, Energy: 64.4M2016: 473 events, Energy: 130.8M2017: 356 events, Energy: 27.4M2018: 421 events, Energy: 180.3M2019: 3,178 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 881 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 583 events, Energy: 160.7M2022: 409 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 426 events, Energy: 125.9M2024: 653 events, Energy: 275.9M2025: 452 events, Energy: 105.8M2026: 289 events, Energy: 72.0M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
45.1
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€” Capistrano Beach, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Capistrano Beach, California

Was there an earthquake in Capistrano Beach today?

Heads up: a M4.3 earthquake was detected 128 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Capistrano Beach in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Capistrano Beach?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92624. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Capistrano Beach.

What is the earthquake history for Capistrano Beach, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Capistrano Beach area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92624.

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