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Earthquakes Near Avenal, California 93204 Today

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

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Avenal, California

41 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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📊 Earthquake Watch — Avenal

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 41
Closest to you M1.5, 43 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 29 days ago
Tracking Area
Avenal
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 41 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 · 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 131 mi 4:48 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 242 mi 10:02 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 2 km NE of Pacifica, CA 178 mi 12:16 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 2 km ENE of Colton, CA 201 mi 8:57 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 20 km E of McFarland, CA 62 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km N of Aromas, CA 112 mi 12:04 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km SE of Aromas, CA 108 mi 12:26 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of New Idria, CA 43 mi 12:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 6:23 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Anza, CA 249 mi 10:17 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 198 mi 6:30 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 10 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 123 mi 12:07 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 238 mi 5:01 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NNW of Piru, CA 116 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Anza, CA 248 mi 11:50 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NW of Boron, CA 147 mi 11:12 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km SW of Grapevine, CA 92 mi 11:22 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Pacifica, CA 177 mi 11:03 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km N of Pine Mountain Club, CA 81 mi 3:08 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 12:43 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Calimesa, CA 213 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km N of Coso Junction, CA 121 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 201 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 1:26 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 246 mi 6:37 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 250 mi 1:17 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 140 mi 4:42 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 197 mi 7:44 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km SE of Ontario, CA 191 mi 2:10 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 5:29 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km SW of Redlands, CA 208 mi 8:22 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SSW of Olancha, CA 115 mi 3:28 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA 249 mi 12:47 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km SSE of Redlands, CA 209 mi 10:21 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km NNW of Anza, CA 250 mi 1:53 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 249 mi 11:54 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 245 mi 4:02 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 1:37 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 0 km W of The Geysers, CA 247 mi 8:58 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 239 mi 5:03 AM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 246 mi 12:37 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Avenal

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Avenal has recorded 14,201 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 1215 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
1
MAX M3.0
Tue
0
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Wed
1
MAX M2.7
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 · 14201 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: 3,162 (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: 587 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 550 (M2.5–4), 16 (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: 3,297 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: 557.0M2025: 598 events, Energy: 52.5M2026: 566 events, Energy: 498.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
38.7
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
M6.0 Aug 24, 2014
The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — 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.

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

Earthquake FAQ — Avenal, California

Was there an earthquake in Avenal today?

41 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background 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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