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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93255 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Onyx, California

47 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Onyx, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93255 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 Onyx, 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 — Onyx

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 30 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 47
Closest to you M2.5, 3 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Onyx
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 Onyx

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 3 mi 5:52 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Tres Pinos, CA 190 mi 5:58 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 148 mi 4:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 32 km N of Searles Valley, CA 47 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 133 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km N of Morgan Hill, CA 226 mi 7:43 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 149 mi 4:16 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 179 mi 1:24 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 148 mi 1:16 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 209 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Chatsworth, CA 101 mi 7:44 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Pine Valley, CA 222 mi 10:08 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 249 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Tres Pinos, CA 185 mi 7:16 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 208 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 34 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 179 mi 11:19 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 227 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 132 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 104 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 34 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Camp Pendleton South, CA 172 mi 9:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 31 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 229 mi 9:50 PM 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 89 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 29 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 43 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 132 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 25 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 19 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 35 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 122 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 133 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 208 mi 2:47 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 165 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 30 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Loma Linda, CA 122 mi 6:27 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 192 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 28 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 29 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 155 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 187 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 161 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 154 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 156 mi 7:00 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 154 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 29 mi 11:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Onyx

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Onyx has recorded 14,934 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 · 14934 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 60 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2011: 733 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2012: 614 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2013: 556 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2014: 631 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2015: 471 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 651 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2017: 634 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 478 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,228 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 2,310 (M2.5–4), 100 (M4+)2021: 1,126 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2022: 622 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2023: 554 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 727 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2025: 610 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 428 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 63 events, Energy: 12.9M2011: 760 events, Energy: 112.6M2012: 638 events, Energy: 432.9M2013: 571 events, Energy: 119.5M2014: 649 events, Energy: 115.8M2015: 482 events, Energy: 148.3M2016: 674 events, Energy: 852.2M2017: 643 events, Energy: 46.8M2018: 487 events, Energy: 137.2M2019: 3,363 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,410 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 1,163 events, Energy: 1.3B2022: 637 events, Energy: 132.6M2023: 570 events, Energy: 124.9M2024: 759 events, Energy: 591.8M2025: 622 events, Energy: 114.1M2026: 443 events, Energy: 96.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
104.1
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 — Onyx, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Onyx, California

Was there an earthquake in Onyx today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Onyx?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93255. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Onyx.

What is the earthquake history for Onyx, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Onyx area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93255.

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