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Earthquakes Near Santa Barbara, California 93109 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 93109 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Santa Barbara, California

43 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Santa Barbara, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93109 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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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Santa Barbara

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

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 23 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 43
Closest to you M1.6, 50 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.7, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 23 days ago
Tracking Area
Santa Barbara
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 43 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 Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 246 mi 5:48 AM Details β†’
M2.7 		Rarely felt 15 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 4:46 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 136 mi 10:04 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km E of New Idria, CA 145 mi 10:43 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 134 mi 4:10 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 1 km ESE of Pinnacles, CA 167 mi 9:07 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 22 km S of Gorman, CA 50 mi 10:54 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Elsinore, CA 145 mi 7:22 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 202 mi 10:05 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 8:07 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 2:32 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 4 km SE of Redlands, CA 150 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 11:14 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 14 km W of Tehachapi, CA 81 mi 10:09 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Boron, CA 125 mi 11:16 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 19 km ENE of Coachella, CA 218 mi 4:12 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 1 km NE of San Dimas, CA 112 mi 4:36 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 6:12 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 6:47 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km N of Fontana, CA 130 mi 3:08 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km W of Morongo Valley, CA 177 mi 2:03 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km S of Mojave, CA 96 mi 6:54 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 7:49 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Big Bear Lake, CA 155 mi 11:36 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 125 mi 5:09 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 125 mi 8:04 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 205 mi 8:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 125 mi 9:10 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 228 mi 7:33 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 123 mi 2:48 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 24 km NNW of Searles Valley, CA 166 mi 12:20 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km S of Trona, CA 155 mi 7:50 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 156 mi 1:29 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Anza, CA 181 mi 6:04 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 152 mi 2:56 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Banning, CA 164 mi 8:14 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 153 mi 9:45 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 23 km ESE of Anza, CA 199 mi 7:32 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA 179 mi 11:38 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 221 mi 12:19 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Anza, CA 181 mi 6:15 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 8 km S of Idyllwild, CA 180 mi 12:13 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km S of Idyllwild, CA 180 mi 12:14 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Santa Barbara

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Santa Barbara has recorded 11,211 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

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
3
MAX M3.3
Wed
2
MAX M2.7
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 11211 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 609 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2011: 456 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2012: 469 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2013: 454 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2014: 564 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 380 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 488 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 534 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 439 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,132 (M2.5–4), 132 (M4+)2020: 701 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2021: 517 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2022: 421 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2023: 461 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 498 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2025: 463 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2026: 279 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 630 events, Energy: 564.8M2011: 466 events, Energy: 51.6M2012: 483 events, Energy: 3.0B2013: 467 events, Energy: 67.4M2014: 579 events, Energy: 113.7M2015: 389 events, Energy: 51.4M2016: 504 events, Energy: 147.9M2017: 541 events, Energy: 40.5M2018: 448 events, Energy: 136.6M2019: 3,264 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 724 events, Energy: 819.8M2021: 532 events, Energy: 58.5M2022: 433 events, Energy: 108.3M2023: 471 events, Energy: 105.8M2024: 521 events, Energy: 186.3M2025: 473 events, Energy: 101.7M2026: 286 events, Energy: 52.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
27.6
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 Aug 24, 2014
The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” 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.

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Santa Barbara, California

Was there an earthquake in Santa Barbara today?

43 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 93109. 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 93109.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Santa Barbara?

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