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Earthquakes Near McKittrick, California 93251 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93251 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near McKittrick, California

47 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of McKittrick, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93251 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 McKittrick, 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 — McKittrick

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 20 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 47
Closest to you M1.2, 64 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 23 days ago
Tracking Area
McKittrick
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 McKittrick

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
M2.8 		Rarely felt 6 km NE of San Simeon, CA 84 mi 7:55 PM Details →
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 188 mi 5:48 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 239 mi 2:40 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 2 km ENE of Aromas, CA 150 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 82 mi 10:04 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km E of New Idria, CA 84 mi 10:43 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 80 mi 4:10 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 1 km ESE of Pinnacles, CA 113 mi 9:07 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 22 km S of Gorman, CA 70 mi 10:54 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 3 km W of Concord, CA 222 mi 9:46 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 148 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 107 mi 2:32 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 4 km SE of Redlands, CA 172 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 107 mi 11:14 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 14 km W of Tehachapi, CA 64 mi 10:09 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Boron, CA 117 mi 11:16 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 28 km N of Kernville, CA 86 mi 8:12 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km NNW of Moreno Valley, CA 169 mi 5:51 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 19 km ENE of Coachella, CA 238 mi 4:12 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Pacifica, CA 217 mi 8:14 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km N of Beaumont, CA 182 mi 7:03 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 1 km ENE of San Dimas, CA 138 mi 4:36 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km N of Fontana, CA 152 mi 3:08 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km W of Morongo Valley, CA 195 mi 2:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 106 mi 7:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 117 mi 5:49 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Big Bear Lake, CA 170 mi 11:36 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 105 mi 5:09 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km E of Borrego Springs, CA 244 mi 7:54 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 106 mi 8:04 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 234 mi 8:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 106 mi 9:10 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 204 mi 6:28 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 145 mi 2:48 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 24 km NNW of Searles Valley, CA 131 mi 12:20 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km S of Trona, CA 130 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 114 mi 1:29 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Anza, CA 208 mi 6:04 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 124 mi 2:56 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Banning, CA 185 mi 8:14 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 117 mi 9:45 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 16 km E of Little Lake, CA 117 mi 6:34 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA 206 mi 11:38 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 156 mi 12:19 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 8 km S of Idyllwild, CA 207 mi 12:13 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km S of Idyllwild, CA 206 mi 12:14 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 12 km E of Anza, CA 220 mi 6:37 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — McKittrick

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

McKittrick has recorded 13,736 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

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
3
MAX M3.3
Wed
1
MAX M2.7
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 13736 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 402 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2011: 616 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2012: 466 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2013: 497 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2014: 601 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 459 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 541 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 574 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 468 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 3,163 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 2,049 (M2.5–4), 89 (M4+)2021: 939 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2022: 534 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 516 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2024: 553 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2025: 564 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 346 (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: 415 events, Energy: 176.8M2011: 641 events, Energy: 106.6M2012: 476 events, Energy: 130.7M2013: 510 events, Energy: 111.0M2014: 617 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 470 events, Energy: 58.6M2016: 560 events, Energy: 835.9M2017: 583 events, Energy: 44.3M2018: 478 events, Energy: 139.6M2019: 3,298 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,138 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 964 events, Energy: 1.1B2022: 550 events, Energy: 129.7M2023: 528 events, Energy: 98.9M2024: 578 events, Energy: 196.5M2025: 576 events, Energy: 112.8M2026: 354 events, Energy: 57.9M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
34.5
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 — McKittrick, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — McKittrick, California

Was there an earthquake in McKittrick today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near McKittrick?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93251. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for McKittrick.

What is the earthquake history for McKittrick, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the McKittrick area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93251.

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