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Earthquakes Near Exeter, California 93221 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 93221 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Exeter, California

44 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Exeter, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93221 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 Exeter, 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€” Exeter

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 44
Closest to you M1.7, 45 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 29 days ago
Tracking Area
Exeter
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 44 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Exeter

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
M2.3 		Rarely felt 10 km SW of Toms Place, CA 84 mi 4:48 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 209 mi 10:02 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 2 km NE of Pacifica, CA 211 mi 12:16 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 21 km NW of Parkfield, CA 89 mi 10:54 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 2 km ENE of Colton, CA 182 mi 8:57 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 74 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 202 mi 8:08 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 20 km E of McFarland, CA 45 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 13 km SE of Markleeville, CA 164 mi 11:49 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km N of Aromas, CA 152 mi 12:04 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 246 mi 6:03 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Anza, CA 229 mi 10:17 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km SE of Aromas, CA 148 mi 12:26 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of New Idria, CA 85 mi 12:55 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 187 mi 6:30 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Santa Paula, CA 133 mi 10:20 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 10 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 65 mi 12:07 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 218 mi 5:01 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NNW of Piru, CA 121 mi 4:17 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km SW of Grapevine, CA 97 mi 11:22 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Pacifica, CA 210 mi 11:03 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km N of Pine Mountain Club, CA 89 mi 3:08 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Calimesa, CA 192 mi 1:15 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km N of Coso Junction, CA 62 mi 8:50 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 181 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 72 mi 11:44 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 245 mi 5:03 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km NE of Indio, CA 237 mi 12:44 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 243 mi 1:44 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 227 mi 6:37 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 89 mi 4:42 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 186 mi 7:44 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km SE of Ontario, CA 177 mi 2:10 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km SW of Redlands, CA 188 mi 8:22 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SSW of Olancha, CA 56 mi 3:28 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km NNE of Indio, CA 234 mi 11:08 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 243 mi 2:38 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km NNW of Anza, CA 229 mi 1:53 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 224 mi 4:02 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 246 mi 5:04 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 240 mi 6:49 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 218 mi 5:03 AM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 232 mi 10:28 PM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 227 mi 12:37 PM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Indio, CA 234 mi 4:56 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Exeter

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Exeter has recorded 14,582 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
β€”
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14582 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 406 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2011: 680 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2012: 477 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2013: 520 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2014: 638 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 489 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 566 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 596 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 484 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 3,201 (M2.5–4), 136 (M4+)2020: 2,077 (M2.5–4), 90 (M4+)2021: 978 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2022: 575 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 545 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2024: 632 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2025: 621 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 629 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 417 events, Energy: 171.1M2011: 706 events, Energy: 119.9M2012: 488 events, Energy: 133.0M2013: 534 events, Energy: 114.2M2014: 653 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 502 events, Energy: 63.7M2016: 585 events, Energy: 837.0M2017: 605 events, Energy: 44.6M2018: 494 events, Energy: 140.0M2019: 3,337 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,167 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 1,006 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 591 events, Energy: 130.2M2023: 557 events, Energy: 100.6M2024: 659 events, Energy: 553.6M2025: 632 events, Energy: 51.8M2026: 649 events, Energy: 538.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
47.8
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€” Exeter, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Exeter, California

Was there an earthquake in Exeter today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Exeter?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93221. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Exeter.

What is the earthquake history for Exeter, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Exeter area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93221.

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