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Earthquakes Near San Clemente, California 92672 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 92672 Updated just now

41 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near San Clemente, California

41 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of San Clemente, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92672 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 San Clemente, 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 — San Clemente

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 24 / 100

Some seismic activity near San Clemente. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 41
Closest to you M1.0, 34 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.7, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
San Clemente
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 41 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near San Clemente

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
M3.7 		Light shaking 10 km NNE of Kettleman City, CA 231 mi 1:21 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 11 km NNE of Kettleman City, CA 232 mi 1:24 PM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 165 mi 5:52 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 53 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 184 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 27 km NNE of El Sauzal, B.C., MX 102 mi 9:55 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 86 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 116 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NE of Moreno Valley, CA 46 mi 9:19 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 85 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 158 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 78 mi 9:03 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 3 km SE of Frazier Park, CA 126 mi 12:33 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 102 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 47 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 116 mi 10:00 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 59 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 154 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km NNW of Sylmar, CA 84 mi 11:58 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 188 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 114 mi 9:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 194 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 121 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 135 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 178 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 34 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 174 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 134 mi 8:49 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 48 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 49 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 86 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 63 mi 9:05 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 184 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 65 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 167 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 183 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 42 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 51 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 39 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km NW of Parkfield, CA 249 mi 1:38 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 44 mi 9:53 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — San Clemente

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

San Clemente has recorded 13,201 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
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Fri
1
MAX M3.0
Sat
1
MAX M3.2
Sun
1
MAX M3.0
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
3
MAX M3.7
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 13201 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,271 (M2.5–4), 88 (M4+)2011: 702 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 674 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2013: 462 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 455 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 349 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 450 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2017: 337 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 396 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2019: 3,043 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 842 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 556 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 390 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 407 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2024: 614 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2025: 440 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 298 (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: 2,359 events, Energy: 923.3M2011: 733 events, Energy: 144.1M2012: 710 events, Energy: 3.2B2013: 480 events, Energy: 91.7M2014: 471 events, Energy: 116.0M2015: 360 events, Energy: 62.7M2016: 463 events, Energy: 130.5M2017: 343 events, Energy: 27.1M2018: 413 events, Energy: 195.9M2019: 3,177 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 875 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 575 events, Energy: 160.4M2022: 406 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 424 events, Energy: 125.9M2024: 651 events, Energy: 275.8M2025: 451 events, Energy: 106.5M2026: 310 events, Energy: 73.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
46.1
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 — San Clemente, California

What San Clemente 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 San Clemente. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — San Clemente, California

Was there an earthquake in San Clemente today?

41 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of San Clemente in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near San Clemente?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92672. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for San Clemente.

What is the earthquake history for San Clemente, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the San Clemente area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92672.

How do I get earthquake alerts for San Clemente?

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