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Earthquakes Near Buttonwillow, California 93206 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 93206 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Buttonwillow, California

46 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Buttonwillow, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93206 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 Buttonwillow, 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€” Buttonwillow

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 14 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 46
Closest to you M1.1, 61 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Buttonwillow
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 46 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Buttonwillow

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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 81 mi 5:52 AM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Tres Pinos, CA 132 mi 5:58 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 226 mi 4:03 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 174 mi 3:50 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km N of Morgan Hill, CA 174 mi 7:43 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 226 mi 4:16 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 125 mi 6:15 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 120 mi 1:24 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 226 mi 1:16 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 153 mi 9:13 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NE of Moreno Valley, CA 166 mi 9:19 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Tres Pinos, CA 129 mi 7:16 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 249 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 113 mi 9:20 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 111 mi 9:03 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 120 mi 11:19 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 170 mi 3:31 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 149 mi 9:56 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 2 km SSE of Pacheco, CA 226 mi 12:13 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 124 mi 6:45 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 113 mi 7:58 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 101 mi 1:20 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 95 mi 9:01 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 61 mi 4:29 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 95 mi 3:44 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 122 mi 11:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km W of Alamo, CA 219 mi 12:28 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 146 mi 1:57 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 103 mi 6:42 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 94 mi 8:49 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 158 mi 5:26 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 173 mi 8:05 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 153 mi 2:47 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 217 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 119 mi 9:05 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 104 mi 12:53 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 230 mi 6:25 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km N of Piedmont, CA 226 mi 4:17 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 108 mi 8:36 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 104 mi 1:29 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 191 mi 2:35 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 221 mi 1:15 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 201 mi 5:36 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 190 mi 6:18 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 214 mi 9:53 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 103 mi 11:56 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Buttonwillow

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Buttonwillow has recorded 13,907 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

Wed
1
MAX M2.8
Thu
2
MAX M3.4
Fri
2
MAX M3.0
Sat
2
MAX M3.2
Sun
1
MAX M3.6
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 13907 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 420 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2011: 643 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2012: 472 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2013: 503 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2014: 601 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 467 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 546 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 585 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 474 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 3,177 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 2,055 (M2.5–4), 89 (M4+)2021: 948 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2022: 547 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 525 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2024: 577 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2025: 570 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 347 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 433 events, Energy: 178.2M2011: 668 events, Energy: 107.4M2012: 483 events, Energy: 133.0M2013: 516 events, Energy: 111.5M2014: 617 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 478 events, Energy: 59.2M2016: 565 events, Energy: 836.2M2017: 594 events, Energy: 45.0M2018: 484 events, Energy: 139.7M2019: 3,312 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,144 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 974 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 563 events, Energy: 130.5M2023: 537 events, Energy: 99.1M2024: 602 events, Energy: 197.8M2025: 582 events, Energy: 112.8M2026: 355 events, Energy: 58.0M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
38.1
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€” Buttonwillow, California

What Buttonwillow 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€” Buttonwillow, California

Was there an earthquake in Buttonwillow today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Buttonwillow?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93206. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Buttonwillow.

What is the earthquake history for Buttonwillow, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Buttonwillow area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93206.

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