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Earthquakes Near Kernville, California 93238 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93238 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Kernville, California

42 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Kernville, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93238 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 Kernville, 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 — Kernville

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 16 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 42
Closest to you M2.5, 23 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Kernville
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 Kernville

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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 23 mi 5:52 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Tres Pinos, CA 166 mi 5:58 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 163 mi 4:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 153 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km N of Morgan Hill, CA 202 mi 7:43 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 164 mi 4:16 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 64 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 155 mi 1:24 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 163 mi 1:16 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 230 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Pine Valley, CA 241 mi 10:08 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Tres Pinos, CA 161 mi 7:16 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 229 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 57 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 155 mi 11:19 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 248 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 152 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 2 km SSE of Pacheco, CA 248 mi 12:13 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 118 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 58 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Camp Pendleton South, CA 187 mi 9:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 39 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 34 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 88 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 51 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 61 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km W of Alamo, CA 242 mi 12:28 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 145 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 42 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 141 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 153 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 184 mi 2:47 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 187 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 41 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 212 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 48 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 41 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 174 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 206 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 181 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 173 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 41 mi 11:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Kernville

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Kernville has recorded 14,690 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 1276 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
1
MAX M2.8
Thu
2
MAX M3.4
Fri
3
MAX M3.0
Sat
3
MAX M3.2
Sun
2
MAX M3.6
Mon
0
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Tue
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14690 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 45 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 711 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2012: 503 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2013: 560 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2014: 625 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 509 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 620 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2017: 618 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 503 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,218 (M2.5–4), 136 (M4+)2020: 2,132 (M2.5–4), 94 (M4+)2021: 1,134 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2022: 610 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 557 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 673 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2025: 642 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2026: 552 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 45 events, Energy: 3.6M2011: 736 events, Energy: 109.9M2012: 515 events, Energy: 135.3M2013: 573 events, Energy: 117.0M2014: 640 events, Energy: 112.1M2015: 521 events, Energy: 150.0M2016: 642 events, Energy: 847.0M2017: 627 events, Energy: 46.4M2018: 512 events, Energy: 138.5M2019: 3,354 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,226 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 1,172 events, Energy: 1.3B2022: 626 events, Energy: 132.9M2023: 573 events, Energy: 110.5M2024: 702 events, Energy: 560.1M2025: 655 events, Energy: 117.2M2026: 571 events, Energy: 534.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
76.1
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
M6.0 Aug 24, 2014
The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
M5.8 Jun 24, 2020
18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Kernville, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Kernville, California

Was there an earthquake in Kernville today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Kernville?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93238. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Kernville.

What is the earthquake history for Kernville, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Kernville area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93238.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Kernville?

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