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Earthquakes Near Maricopa, California 93252 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 93252 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Maricopa, California

47 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Maricopa, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93252 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 Maricopa, 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€” Maricopa

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 Maricopa. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 47
Closest to you M1.1, 22 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Maricopa
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 Maricopa

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 96 mi 5:52 AM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Tres Pinos, CA 170 mi 5:58 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 241 mi 4:03 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 146 mi 3:50 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km N of Morgan Hill, CA 213 mi 7:43 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 241 mi 4:16 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 141 mi 6:15 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 157 mi 1:24 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 241 mi 1:16 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 27 km NNE of El Sauzal, B.C., MX 243 mi 9:55 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 191 mi 9:13 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 219 mi 2:18 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NE of Moreno Valley, CA 137 mi 9:19 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Tres Pinos, CA 167 mi 7:16 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 219 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 121 mi 9:20 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 68 mi 9:03 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 157 mi 11:19 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 238 mi 4:45 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 141 mi 3:31 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 191 mi 9:56 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 91 mi 6:45 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 120 mi 7:58 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 122 mi 1:20 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 246 mi 9:50 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 120 mi 9:01 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 22 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 136 mi 11:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 110 mi 1:57 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 118 mi 6:42 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 93 mi 8:49 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 130 mi 5:26 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 145 mi 8:05 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 191 mi 2:47 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 192 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 80 mi 9:05 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 123 mi 12:53 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 198 mi 6:25 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 120 mi 8:36 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 122 mi 1:29 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 161 mi 2:35 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 188 mi 1:15 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 171 mi 5:36 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 158 mi 6:18 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 181 mi 9:53 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 122 mi 11:56 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Maricopa

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Maricopa has recorded 13,956 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
2
MAX M3.6
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 13956 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 734 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2011: 543 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2012: 522 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2013: 506 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2014: 589 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2015: 412 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 572 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 584 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 460 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,161 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 2,136 (M2.5–4), 95 (M4+)2021: 811 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2022: 518 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2023: 514 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2024: 561 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2025: 535 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 329 (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: 759 events, Energy: 587.9M2011: 562 events, Energy: 75.4M2012: 538 events, Energy: 150.2M2013: 521 events, Energy: 116.8M2014: 606 events, Energy: 117.6M2015: 422 events, Energy: 53.1M2016: 591 events, Energy: 832.3M2017: 593 events, Energy: 45.1M2018: 469 events, Energy: 137.3M2019: 3,295 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,231 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 836 events, Energy: 186.6M2022: 533 events, Energy: 129.7M2023: 529 events, Energy: 121.0M2024: 587 events, Energy: 196.1M2025: 547 events, Energy: 110.1M2026: 337 events, Energy: 58.0M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
36.1
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
M6.2 Nov 22, 2022
28 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico
M6.0 Aug 24, 2014
The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Maricopa, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Maricopa, California

Was there an earthquake in Maricopa today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Maricopa?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93252. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Maricopa.

What is the earthquake history for Maricopa, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Maricopa area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93252.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Maricopa?

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