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Earthquakes Near Ventura, California 93003 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93003 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Ventura, California

48 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Ventura, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93003 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 Ventura, 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 — Ventura

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 29 / 100

Some seismic activity near Ventura. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 48
Closest to you M1.1, 27 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.7, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Ventura
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 48 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Ventura

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 131 mi 1:21 PM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 119 mi 5:52 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Tres Pinos, CA 203 mi 5:58 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 130 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km N of Morgan Hill, CA 247 mi 7:43 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 161 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 191 mi 1:24 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 27 km NNE of El Sauzal, B.C., MX 212 mi 9:55 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 225 mi 9:13 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 224 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 197 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 230 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NE of Moreno Valley, CA 119 mi 9:19 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Tres Pinos, CA 201 mi 7:16 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 196 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 137 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 38 mi 9:03 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 3 km SE of Frazier Park, CA 40 mi 12:33 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 191 mi 11:19 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 215 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 124 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 226 mi 9:56 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 230 mi 10:00 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 74 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 135 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km NNW of Sylmar, CA 43 mi 11:58 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 146 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 225 mi 9:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 147 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 27 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 108 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 155 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 84 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 140 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 106 mi 8:49 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 113 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 127 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 224 mi 2:47 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 177 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 54 mi 9:05 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 146 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 176 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 139 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 145 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 140 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 151 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 137 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 156 mi 9:53 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Ventura

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Ventura has recorded 12,915 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 1225 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
1
MAX M2.8
Thu
2
MAX M3.4
Fri
2
MAX M3.0
Sat
2
MAX M3.2
Sun
2
MAX M3.6
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
2
MAX M3.7
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 12915 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 1,210 (M2.5–4), 44 (M4+)2011: 545 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2012: 621 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2013: 473 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2014: 592 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 399 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 556 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 551 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 465 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 3,152 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 924 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2021: 647 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2022: 455 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2023: 495 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2024: 584 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2025: 492 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 340 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 1,254 events, Energy: 710.5M2011: 560 events, Energy: 60.4M2012: 647 events, Energy: 3.3B2013: 486 events, Energy: 68.0M2014: 608 events, Energy: 117.4M2015: 408 events, Energy: 52.0M2016: 572 events, Energy: 152.7M2017: 557 events, Energy: 39.1M2018: 475 events, Energy: 139.6M2019: 3,285 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 954 events, Energy: 871.7M2021: 668 events, Energy: 163.9M2022: 466 events, Energy: 65.2M2023: 510 events, Energy: 120.4M2024: 611 events, Energy: 219.4M2025: 503 events, Energy: 106.3M2026: 351 events, Energy: 70.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
35.6
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 Aug 24, 2014
The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Ventura, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Ventura, California

Was there an earthquake in Ventura today?

48 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 Ventura in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Ventura?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93003. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Ventura.

What is the earthquake history for Ventura, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Ventura area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93003.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Ventura?

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