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Earthquakes Near Goleta, California 93117 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93117 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Goleta, California

42 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Goleta, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93117 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 Goleta, 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 — Goleta

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 Goleta. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 42
Closest to you M1.1, 64 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 69 days ago
Tracking Area
Goleta
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 42 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Goleta

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
M2.3 		Rarely felt 10 km SW of Toms Place, CA 220 mi 4:48 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 2 km ENE of Colton, CA 161 mi 8:57 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 20 km E of McFarland, CA 100 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km N of Aromas, CA 190 mi 12:04 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 221 mi 6:03 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km SE of Aromas, CA 185 mi 12:26 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of New Idria, CA 133 mi 12:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Anza, CA 203 mi 10:17 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 146 mi 6:30 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 10 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 167 mi 12:07 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 194 mi 5:01 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NNW of Piru, CA 71 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km SW of Grapevine, CA 67 mi 11:22 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km N of Pine Mountain Club, CA 64 mi 3:08 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Calimesa, CA 173 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km N of Coso Junction, CA 167 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Pine Valley, CA 245 mi 5:15 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km N of Ocotillo Wells, CA 245 mi 9:47 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 161 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 168 mi 11:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Campo, CA 249 mi 8:25 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 221 mi 5:03 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km NE of Indio, CA 231 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 206 mi 1:44 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SW of Salton City, CA 247 mi 7:31 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 198 mi 6:37 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 166 mi 4:42 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 145 mi 7:44 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km SE of Ontario, CA 146 mi 2:10 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km SW of Redlands, CA 167 mi 8:22 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SSW of Olancha, CA 164 mi 3:28 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km NNE of Indio, CA 231 mi 11:08 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 206 mi 2:38 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km SSE of Redlands, CA 169 mi 10:21 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km NNW of Anza, CA 204 mi 1:53 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 200 mi 4:02 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 222 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 216 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Julian, CA 226 mi 12:07 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 194 mi 5:03 AM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 198 mi 12:37 PM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Indio, CA 229 mi 4:56 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Goleta

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Goleta has recorded 10,726 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 1216 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
3
MAX M2.9
Fri
1
MAX M2.5
Sat
1
MAX M2.5
Sun
0
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 10726 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 377 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2011: 442 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2012: 449 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2013: 435 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2014: 551 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 369 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 432 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2017: 516 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 419 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2019: 3,128 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 656 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2021: 452 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2022: 404 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2023: 433 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2024: 487 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2025: 492 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 366 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 387 events, Energy: 172.0M2011: 451 events, Energy: 48.8M2012: 462 events, Energy: 3.0B2013: 447 events, Energy: 64.3M2014: 566 events, Energy: 113.3M2015: 378 events, Energy: 49.9M2016: 444 events, Energy: 137.6M2017: 523 events, Energy: 39.3M2018: 427 events, Energy: 129.0M2019: 3,261 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 675 events, Energy: 801.6M2021: 462 events, Energy: 45.7M2022: 414 events, Energy: 99.0M2023: 442 events, Energy: 88.1M2024: 509 events, Energy: 184.4M2025: 503 events, Energy: 106.3M2026: 375 events, Energy: 58.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
21.8
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 — Goleta, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Goleta, California

Was there an earthquake in Goleta today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Goleta?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93117. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Goleta.

What is the earthquake history for Goleta, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Goleta area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93117.

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