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Earthquakes Near Mountain Mesa, California 93240 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93240 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Mountain Mesa, California

47 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Mountain Mesa, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93240 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 Mountain Mesa, 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 — Mountain Mesa

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near Mountain Mesa. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 47
Closest to you M1.7, 31 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 29 days ago
Tracking Area
Mountain Mesa
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 47 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Mountain Mesa

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 130 mi 4:48 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 2 km ENE of Colton, CA 125 mi 8:57 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 74 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 222 mi 8:08 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 20 km E of McFarland, CA 31 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km N of Aromas, CA 199 mi 12:04 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 190 mi 6:03 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km SE of Aromas, CA 195 mi 12:26 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of New Idria, CA 128 mi 12:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Anza, CA 173 mi 10:17 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 132 mi 6:30 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 10 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 47 mi 12:07 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 162 mi 5:01 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NNW of Piru, CA 77 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Anza, CA 172 mi 11:50 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NW of Boron, CA 60 mi 11:12 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km SW of Grapevine, CA 59 mi 11:22 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km SW of Niland, CA 234 mi 7:38 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km N of Pine Mountain Club, CA 57 mi 3:08 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km SW of Niland, CA 234 mi 7:55 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Calimesa, CA 136 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km N of Coso Junction, CA 47 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Pine Valley, CA 226 mi 5:15 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km N of Ocotillo Wells, CA 216 mi 9:47 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 125 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Campo, CA 243 mi 8:25 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 189 mi 5:03 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km NE of Indio, CA 182 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 187 mi 1:44 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SW of Salton City, CA 214 mi 7:31 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 171 mi 6:37 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 50 mi 4:42 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 131 mi 7:44 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km SE of Ontario, CA 121 mi 2:10 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km SW of Redlands, CA 132 mi 8:22 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SSW of Olancha, CA 45 mi 3:28 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km NNE of Indio, CA 180 mi 11:08 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 187 mi 2:38 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km SSE of Redlands, CA 132 mi 10:21 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km NNW of Anza, CA 173 mi 1:53 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 168 mi 4:02 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 13 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 196 mi 11:03 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 189 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 184 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Julian, CA 207 mi 12:07 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 162 mi 5:03 AM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 171 mi 12:37 PM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Indio, CA 179 mi 4:56 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Mountain Mesa

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Mountain Mesa has recorded 14,907 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 1271 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
1
MAX M3.0
Tue
0
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Wed
0
—
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 · 14907 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 700 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2012: 606 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2013: 555 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2014: 618 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 508 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 638 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2017: 620 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 495 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,219 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 2,305 (M2.5–4), 100 (M4+)2021: 1,124 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2022: 599 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2023: 562 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2024: 680 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2025: 639 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2026: 543 (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: 3 events, Energy: 1.0M2011: 725 events, Energy: 109.2M2012: 629 events, Energy: 431.0M2013: 569 events, Energy: 118.0M2014: 634 events, Energy: 112.6M2015: 520 events, Energy: 150.5M2016: 661 events, Energy: 850.5M2017: 629 events, Energy: 46.5M2018: 504 events, Energy: 137.9M2019: 3,354 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,405 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 1,161 events, Energy: 1.3B2022: 614 events, Energy: 131.2M2023: 579 events, Energy: 127.4M2024: 709 events, Energy: 562.9M2025: 652 events, Energy: 116.9M2026: 559 events, Energy: 101.9M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
78.7
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
M6.0 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 — Mountain Mesa, California

What Mountain Mesa 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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Earthquake FAQ — Mountain Mesa, California

Was there an earthquake in Mountain Mesa today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Mountain Mesa?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93240. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Mountain Mesa.

What is the earthquake history for Mountain Mesa, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Mountain Mesa area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93240.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Mountain Mesa?

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