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Earthquakes Near Avenal, California 93204 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 93204 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Avenal, California

50 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Avenal, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93204 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 Avenal, 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€” Avenal

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

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 24 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 50
Closest to you M1.8, 42 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.3, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 23 days ago
Tracking Area
Avenal
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 50 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Avenal

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
M3.3 		Light shaking 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada 232 mi 1:36 AM Details β†’
M2.8 		Rarely felt 19 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 174 mi 5:48 AM Details β†’
M2.8 		Rarely felt 6 km NE of San Simeon, CA 62 mi 7:55 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 2 km ENE of Aromas, CA 110 mi 6:04 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 43 mi 10:04 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km E of New Idria, CA 42 mi 10:43 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 42 mi 4:10 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 1 km ESE of Pinnacles, CA 73 mi 9:07 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 22 km S of Gorman, CA 112 mi 10:54 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 44 km E of Tonopah, Nevada 239 mi 3:59 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 3 km W of Concord, CA 180 mi 9:46 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 107 mi 10:05 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 134 mi 2:32 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 4 km SE of Redlands, CA 210 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 133 mi 11:14 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 14 km W of Tehachapi, CA 99 mi 10:09 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Boron, CA 148 mi 11:16 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 28 km N of Kernville, CA 94 mi 8:12 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km NNW of Moreno Valley, CA 208 mi 5:51 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Pacifica, CA 177 mi 8:14 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km N of Beaumont, CA 220 mi 7:03 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km N of Fontana, CA 190 mi 3:08 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km W of Morongo Valley, CA 232 mi 2:03 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 133 mi 7:49 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 128 mi 5:49 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 247 mi 5:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 218 mi 1:50 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Big Bear Lake, CA 206 mi 11:36 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 244 mi 6:45 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 133 mi 8:04 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 133 mi 9:10 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 247 mi 5:38 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 243 mi 6:28 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km ENE of The Geysers, CA 247 mi 8:00 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 184 mi 2:48 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 24 km NNW of Searles Valley, CA 144 mi 12:20 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 249 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 12:26 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km S of Trona, CA 151 mi 7:50 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 124 mi 1:29 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Anza, CA 247 mi 6:04 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 143 mi 2:56 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Banning, CA 223 mi 8:14 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 133 mi 9:45 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 16 km E of Little Lake, CA 131 mi 6:34 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA 244 mi 11:38 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 130 mi 12:19 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 8 km S of Idyllwild, CA 245 mi 12:13 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km S of Idyllwild, CA 245 mi 12:14 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Avenal

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Avenal has recorded 14,120 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
1
MAX M2.8
Sun
1
MAX M3.6
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
4
MAX M3.3
Wed
2
MAX M3.3
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14120 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 397 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2011: 655 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2012: 444 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2013: 504 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2014: 619 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 488 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 548 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2017: 597 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 465 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 3,159 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 2,039 (M2.5–4), 91 (M4+)2021: 974 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2022: 536 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2023: 537 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2024: 633 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2025: 588 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 472 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 406 events, Energy: 39.1M2011: 680 events, Energy: 107.2M2012: 457 events, Energy: 135.6M2013: 516 events, Energy: 99.8M2014: 634 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 501 events, Energy: 63.3M2016: 566 events, Energy: 773.1M2017: 608 events, Energy: 48.6M2018: 475 events, Energy: 136.0M2019: 3,294 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,130 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 1,003 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 553 events, Energy: 134.4M2023: 550 events, Energy: 106.0M2024: 661 events, Energy: 556.5M2025: 599 events, Energy: 52.5M2026: 487 events, Energy: 494.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
38.6
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
M6.0 Aug 24, 2014
The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Avenal, California

What Avenal 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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Earthquake FAQ β€” Avenal, California

Was there an earthquake in Avenal today?

50 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 Avenal in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Avenal?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93204. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Avenal.

What is the earthquake history for Avenal, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Avenal area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93204.

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