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Earthquakes Near Mission Viejo, California 92691 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 92691 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Mission Viejo, California

55 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Mission Viejo, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 92691 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 Mission Viejo, 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€” Mission Viejo

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near Mission Viejo. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 55
Closest to you M1.0, 35 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
Mission Viejo
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 55 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Mission Viejo

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
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 230 mi 7:33 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 106 mi 9:18 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 49 mi 3:09 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 77 mi 2:24 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 111 mi 4:47 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 231 mi 9:04 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 39 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 58 mi 10:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 92 mi 7:03 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 107 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 45 km NE of Holtville, CA 160 mi 5:52 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 116 mi 1:34 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 67 mi 9:13 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 4 km SW of Brawley, CA 130 mi 6:02 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 83 mi 10:50 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 93 mi 6:50 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 60 mi 8:06 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 55 mi 11:14 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 83 mi 8:06 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 141 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 179 mi 6:25 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 231 mi 8:51 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 35 mi 10:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km NW of Loma Linda, CA 38 mi 10:07 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 52 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 41 mi 8:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 38 mi 1:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 38 mi 4:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 52 mi 1:05 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 37 mi 8:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 41 mi 7:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 78 mi 1:51 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 134 mi 3:22 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 40 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km E of Anza, CA 63 mi 7:02 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 69 mi 2:15 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 41 mi 9:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 77 mi 3:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 76 mi 8:26 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 49 mi 3:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 93 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 144 mi 6:52 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 37 mi 6:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 38 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 141 mi 7:52 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 101 mi 4:13 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 50 mi 3:49 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 58 mi 8:19 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 63 mi 4:57 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 92 mi 7:30 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 68 mi 4:49 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 76 mi 11:29 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 82 mi 4:55 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 49 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 38 mi 10:03 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Mission Viejo

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Mission Viejo has recorded 13,517 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 1236 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 13517 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,401 (M2.5–4), 90 (M4+)2011: 731 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 686 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2013: 476 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 489 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 377 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 471 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2017: 358 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 410 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2019: 3,051 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 857 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2021: 571 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 399 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 411 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2024: 615 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 447 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 256 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,491 events, Energy: 934.9M2011: 762 events, Energy: 146.0M2012: 721 events, Energy: 3.2B2013: 494 events, Energy: 92.0M2014: 504 events, Energy: 112.6M2015: 390 events, Energy: 80.8M2016: 484 events, Energy: 131.1M2017: 364 events, Energy: 27.5M2018: 424 events, Energy: 174.7M2019: 3,185 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 890 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 590 events, Energy: 161.3M2022: 415 events, Energy: 2.1B2023: 428 events, Energy: 126.0M2024: 651 events, Energy: 274.4M2025: 458 events, Energy: 105.8M2026: 266 events, Energy: 66.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
47.1
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€” Mission Viejo, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Mission Viejo, California

Was there an earthquake in Mission Viejo today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Mission Viejo?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 92691. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Mission Viejo.

What is the earthquake history for Mission Viejo, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Mission Viejo area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 92691.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Mission Viejo?

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