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Earthquakes Near Maricopa, California 93252 Today

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

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Maricopa, California

55 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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📊 Earthquake Watch — Maricopa

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 55
Closest to you M1.6, 11 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
Maricopa
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 55 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 · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 192 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 105 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 22 mi 9:18 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 174 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 202 mi 2:24 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 35 mi 4:47 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 105 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 126 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 108 mi 10:20 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 218 mi 7:03 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 59 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 173 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 11 mi 1:34 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 185 mi 9:13 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 208 mi 10:50 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 218 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 164 mi 8:06 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 174 mi 11:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 208 mi 8:06 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 121 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 122 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 105 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 137 mi 10:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km NW of Loma Linda, CA 129 mi 10:07 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 168 mi 7:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 111 mi 8:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 133 mi 1:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 130 mi 4:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 167 mi 1:05 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 134 mi 8:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 135 mi 7:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 202 mi 1:51 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 118 mi 3:22 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 137 mi 9:54 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km E of Anza, CA 181 mi 7:02 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 187 mi 2:15 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 135 mi 9:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 198 mi 3:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 198 mi 8:26 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 163 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 218 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 121 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 133 mi 6:11 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 134 mi 11:41 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 121 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 31 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 174 mi 3:49 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 182 mi 8:19 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 182 mi 4:57 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 218 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 186 mi 4:49 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 199 mi 11:29 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 208 mi 4:55 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 147 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 156 mi 10:03 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Maricopa

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Maricopa has recorded 13,905 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 1235 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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

Yearly Activity · 13905 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 742 (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: 272 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 767 events, Energy: 588.2M2011: 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: 278 events, Energy: 51.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
36
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
M6.2 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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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — 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.

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

Earthquake FAQ — Maricopa, California

Was there an earthquake in Maricopa today?

55 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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