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Earthquakes Near Dana Point, California 92629 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 92629 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Dana Point, California

122 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Dana Point, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92629 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 Dana Point, 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
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 19 / 100

Some seismic activity near Dana Point. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 122
Closest to you M0.9, 23 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 1 day ago
Tracking Area
Dana Point
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 122 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Dana Point

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
M2.8 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 5:44 AM Details β†’
M2.6 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 6:29 PM Details β†’
M2.5 		Rarely felt 3 km SSE of Frazier Park, CA 115 mi 1:50 PM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 6:54 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 10:49 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 5:01 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 6 km SSE of Parkfield, CA 225 mi 11:51 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 93 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 10 km NNW of Simmler, CA 190 mi 12:53 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 7:11 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 33 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 123 mi 6:42 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 4 km ESE of Vincent, CA 73 mi 5:31 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km SE of Parkfield, CA 224 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 57 mi 4:19 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 72 mi 4:56 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Boron, CA 108 mi 11:19 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 1:42 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 4:57 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 6:26 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 65 mi 5:56 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 7:59 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 2 km SE of Frazier Park, CA 115 mi 3:56 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 20 km ENE of Little Lake, CA 176 mi 11:25 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 7:29 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 2 km W of Orange, CA 24 mi 12:26 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 3:56 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 5:59 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 6:19 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 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 72 mi 7:57 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 11 km NNW of Anza, CA 58 mi 7:45 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 11:04 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 7:26 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 10:01 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km SSE of Redlands, CA 49 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 127 mi 7:19 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 4:49 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 5:06 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Parkfield, CA 225 mi 12:03 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 57 mi 2:08 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 7:17 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km S of Mojave, CA 109 mi 6:57 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 7:35 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 7:16 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 7:09 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km N of Indio, CA 90 mi 2:05 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 4:53 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 4 km N of Frazier Park, CA 119 mi 7:52 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km SSW of Tehachapi, CA 115 mi 7:22 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 4:54 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km E of Calimesa, CA 55 mi 10:06 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km E of Calimesa, CA 54 mi 5:00 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 163 mi 11:54 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 9:28 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 10:23 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 10:53 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 5:07 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SSE of Frazier Park, CA 115 mi 4:16 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Niland, CA 121 mi 3:31 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 5:07 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 8:46 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 22 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 73 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 10 km N of Coso Junction, CA 184 mi 5:58 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 4:45 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 7:18 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 20 km E of Little Lake, CA 171 mi 5:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km W of Tecate, B.C., MX 85 mi 2:56 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 8:33 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Lake Elsinore, CA 23 mi 12:40 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 7:25 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 4:01 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 20 km N of Searles Valley, CA 172 mi 2:34 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 176 mi 1:21 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SSE of Redlands, CA 49 mi 7:24 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 7:18 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km NE of San Dimas, CA 45 mi 8:40 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 46 mi 8:26 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 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 126 mi 5:47 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Llano, CA 72 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 126 mi 4:18 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km W of Johannesburg, CA 130 mi 7:53 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 9:25 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 20 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 125 mi 4:18 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km S of Redlands, CA 48 mi 3:00 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 154 mi 2:18 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 163 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Calimesa, CA 55 mi 10:15 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 93 mi 8:34 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 16 km ENE of Thousand Palms, CA 89 mi 2:32 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NW of Hemet, CA 45 mi 7:07 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 53 mi 5:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 162 mi 11:55 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 11 km NNE of Borrego Springs, CA 79 mi 12:55 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 148 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 93 mi 5:38 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 125 mi 4:53 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 57 mi 3:20 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SW of Johannesburg, CA 124 mi 5:32 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 56 mi 6:45 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 18 km NW of Parkfield, CA 239 mi 1:36 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km SSE of Redlands, CA 49 mi 7:33 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 20 km NNE of Indio, CA 93 mi 5:38 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 19 km W of Searles Valley, CA 159 mi 10:59 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 16 km E of Little Lake, CA 169 mi 4:15 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 57 mi 1:08 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 24 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 163 mi 11:56 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 56 mi 7:12 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 24 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 163 mi 11:54 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Parkfield, CA 225 mi 12:10 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 56 mi 6:18 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 152 mi 7:35 PM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 59 mi 7:49 AM Details β†’
M-0.1 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 56 mi 6:47 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Dana Point

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Dana Point has recorded 13,369 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
1
MAX M2.8
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 13369 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,318 (M2.5–4), 88 (M4+)2011: 714 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 682 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 473 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 486 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 363 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 462 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2017: 353 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 406 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2019: 3,045 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 851 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 565 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 396 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 410 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2024: 616 (M2.5–4), 36 (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: 2,406 events, Energy: 924.8M2011: 745 events, Energy: 144.7M2012: 718 events, Energy: 3.2B2013: 491 events, Energy: 92.0M2014: 501 events, Energy: 112.4M2015: 375 events, Energy: 64.6M2016: 475 events, Energy: 130.9M2017: 359 events, Energy: 27.4M2018: 420 events, Energy: 174.6M2019: 3,179 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 884 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 584 events, Energy: 160.7M2022: 412 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 427 events, Energy: 126.0M2024: 652 events, Energy: 274.9M2025: 452 events, Energy: 105.7M2026: 289 events, Energy: 72.0M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
43.9
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€” Dana Point, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Dana Point, California

Was there an earthquake in Dana Point today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Dana Point?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92629. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Dana Point.

What is the earthquake history for Dana Point, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Dana Point area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92629.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Dana Point?

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