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Earthquakes Near Laguna Beach, California 92651 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 92651 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Laguna Beach, California

39 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Laguna Beach, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92651 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 Laguna 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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📊 Earthquake Watch — Laguna Beach

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 13 / 100

Some seismic activity near Laguna Beach. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 39
Closest to you M1.0, 16 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Laguna Beach
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 39 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Laguna Beach

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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 150 mi 5:52 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 246 mi 4:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 55 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 246 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 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 246 mi 1:16 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 102 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Pine Valley, CA 97 mi 10:08 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 134 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 101 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NE of Moreno Valley, CA 44 mi 9:19 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 146 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 59 mi 9:03 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 119 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 47 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 43 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 143 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 175 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 130 mi 9:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 180 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 103 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 122 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 16 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 161 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 8:49 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 44 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 50 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 94 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 44 mi 9:05 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 171 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 81 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 155 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 170 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 51 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 68 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 61 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 48 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 170 mi 11:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Laguna Beach

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Laguna Beach has recorded 13,487 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 1227 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 M3.1
Mon
0
—
Tue
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 13487 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,327 (M2.5–4), 90 (M4+)2011: 729 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 687 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2013: 476 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 490 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 374 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 471 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2017: 357 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 412 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2019: 3,049 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 858 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 571 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2022: 396 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 416 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2024: 611 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 443 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 308 (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: 2,417 events, Energy: 931.1M2011: 760 events, Energy: 146.0M2012: 722 events, Energy: 3.2B2013: 494 events, Energy: 92.0M2014: 505 events, Energy: 112.6M2015: 387 events, Energy: 80.7M2016: 484 events, Energy: 131.0M2017: 363 events, Energy: 27.5M2018: 426 events, Energy: 174.7M2019: 3,183 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 891 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 589 events, Energy: 160.3M2022: 412 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 433 events, Energy: 126.3M2024: 647 events, Energy: 273.5M2025: 454 events, Energy: 105.6M2026: 320 events, Energy: 73.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
44.4
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 — Laguna Beach, California

What Laguna 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.

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

Earthquake FAQ — Laguna Beach, California

Was there an earthquake in Laguna Beach today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Laguna Beach?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92651. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Laguna Beach.

What is the earthquake history for Laguna Beach, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Laguna Beach area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92651.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Laguna Beach?

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