ALERTRA
222 earthquakes globally today

Earthquakes Near Dana Point, California 92629 Today

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

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

πŸ“± Get earthquake alerts β€” download the app for real-time notifications

Recent Earthquakes Near Dana Point, California

40 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.

Earthquake Alerts for Dana Point, California

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Dana Point and the surrounding 92629 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

Coming soon! We're working on bringing monitoring to Alertra.

πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Dana Point

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

Current Threat Level
All Quiet
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 13 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 40
Closest to you M1.0, 23 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Dana Point
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 40 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
Your Location

🌍 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
Sort by:
MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 157 mi 5:52 AM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 249 mi 4:03 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 55 mi 3:50 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 179 mi 6:15 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 250 mi 1:16 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 27 km NNE of El Sauzal, B.C., MX 112 mi 9:55 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 97 mi 2:18 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 127 mi 2:23 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NE of Moreno Valley, CA 46 mi 9:19 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 96 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 152 mi 9:20 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 66 mi 9:03 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 113 mi 4:45 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 48 mi 3:31 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 127 mi 10:00 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 50 mi 6:45 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 148 mi 7:58 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 181 mi 1:20 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 125 mi 9:50 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 187 mi 9:01 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 110 mi 4:29 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 128 mi 3:44 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 172 mi 11:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 23 mi 1:57 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 167 mi 6:42 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 8:49 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 47 mi 5:26 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 51 mi 8:05 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 92 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 51 mi 9:05 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 177 mi 12:53 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 75 mi 6:25 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 161 mi 8:36 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 176 mi 1:29 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 48 mi 2:35 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 62 mi 1:15 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 58 mi 5:36 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 45 mi 6:18 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 55 mi 9:53 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 176 mi 11:56 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Dana Point

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Dana Point has recorded 13,357 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
β€”
Fri
1
MAX M3.0
Sat
1
MAX M3.2
Sun
1
MAX M3.0
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 13357 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,282 (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: 301 (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: 2,370 events, Energy: 923.7M2011: 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: 313 events, Energy: 73.1M
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
πŸ“Š Looking for detailed historical data?

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.

πŸ“ Nearby Earthquake Monitoring

Cities near Dana Point with live tracking

πŸ”” Get earthquake alerts for Dana Point
Alertra monitors live data 24/7 and sends push notifications the moment a earthquake is detected near you.

🏒 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 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?

40 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?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 92629. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

App Coming Soon!

We're putting the final touches on the Alertra app. Enter your email below to join the waitlist and get early access.