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Earthquakes Near Santa Barbara, California 93103 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93103 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Santa Barbara, California

52 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Santa Barbara, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93103 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 Santa Barbara, 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 — Santa Barbara

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near Santa Barbara. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 52
Closest to you M2.1, 31 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
Santa Barbara
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 52 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Santa Barbara

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 10 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 152 mi 1:06 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 201 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 116 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 31 mi 9:18 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 206 mi 2:24 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 117 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 138 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 125 mi 10:20 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 221 mi 7:03 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 87 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 182 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 33 mi 1:34 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 39 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 193 mi 9:13 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 211 mi 10:50 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 221 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 175 mi 8:06 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 181 mi 11:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 212 mi 8:06 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 151 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 154 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 117 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 147 mi 10:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 175 mi 2:04 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km NW of Loma Linda, CA 140 mi 10:07 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 176 mi 7:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 123 mi 8:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 141 mi 4:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 144 mi 8:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 146 mi 7:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 206 mi 1:51 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 148 mi 9:54 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km E of Anza, CA 189 mi 7:02 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 146 mi 9:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 204 mi 8:26 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 221 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 151 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 144 mi 6:11 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 144 mi 11:41 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 150 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 53 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 179 mi 3:49 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 186 mi 8:19 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 193 mi 2:44 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 190 mi 4:57 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 221 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 204 mi 11:29 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 21 km ESE of Anza, CA 196 mi 4:03 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 211 mi 4:55 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 159 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 175 mi 2:54 AM Details →
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 163 mi 10:03 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Santa Barbara

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Santa Barbara has recorded 11,462 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 1235 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Mon
2
MAX M3.6
Tue
0
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Wed
3
MAX M3.6
Thu
0
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Fri
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 11462 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 661 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2011: 470 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2012: 474 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2013: 458 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2014: 573 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 383 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 493 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 538 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 448 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,136 (M2.5–4), 132 (M4+)2020: 733 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2021: 636 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 425 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2023: 467 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2024: 507 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2025: 476 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 230 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 683 events, Energy: 572.5M2011: 482 events, Energy: 53.8M2012: 488 events, Energy: 3.0B2013: 471 events, Energy: 67.4M2014: 589 events, Energy: 116.1M2015: 392 events, Energy: 51.5M2016: 509 events, Energy: 148.0M2017: 545 events, Energy: 40.7M2018: 457 events, Energy: 137.1M2019: 3,268 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 756 events, Energy: 821.9M2021: 655 events, Energy: 159.4M2022: 437 events, Energy: 108.4M2023: 478 events, Energy: 108.8M2024: 530 events, Energy: 186.5M2025: 487 events, Energy: 105.0M2026: 235 events, Energy: 46.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
27.9
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 — Santa Barbara, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Santa Barbara, California

Was there an earthquake in Santa Barbara today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Santa Barbara?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93103. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Santa Barbara.

What is the earthquake history for Santa Barbara, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Santa Barbara area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93103.

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