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Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 93280 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Wasco, California

50 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Wasco, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93280 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 Wasco, 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€” Wasco

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 50
Closest to you M1.9, 63 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
Wasco
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 50 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Wasco

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
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 201 mi 10:54 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 148 mi 6:19 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 65 mi 7:33 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 79 mi 9:18 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 217 mi 3:09 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 243 mi 2:24 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 63 mi 4:47 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 65 mi 9:04 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 162 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 139 mi 10:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 75 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 129 mi 8:50 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 67 mi 1:34 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 223 mi 7:59 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 223 mi 9:13 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 209 mi 9:59 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 197 mi 8:06 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 112 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 89 mi 6:25 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 65 mi 8:51 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 175 mi 10:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km NW of Loma Linda, CA 166 mi 10:07 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 206 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 147 mi 8:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 170 mi 1:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 167 mi 4:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 205 mi 1:05 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 171 mi 8:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 171 mi 7:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 243 mi 1:51 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 112 mi 3:22 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 173 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km E of Anza, CA 219 mi 7:02 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 225 mi 2:15 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 171 mi 9:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 237 mi 3:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 237 mi 8:26 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 201 mi 3:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 110 mi 6:52 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 170 mi 6:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 170 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 111 mi 7:52 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 74 mi 4:13 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 216 mi 3:49 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 225 mi 8:19 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 221 mi 4:57 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 224 mi 4:49 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 239 mi 11:29 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 182 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 196 mi 10:03 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Wasco

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Wasco 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 1234 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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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: 413 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2011: 644 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2012: 466 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2013: 501 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2014: 611 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 466 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 556 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 586 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 473 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 3,184 (M2.5–4), 136 (M4+)2020: 2,060 (M2.5–4), 90 (M4+)2021: 966 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2022: 537 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 521 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2024: 627 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2025: 594 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 300 (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: 425 events, Energy: 175.2M2011: 669 events, Energy: 107.7M2012: 476 events, Energy: 130.7M2013: 514 events, Energy: 111.0M2014: 626 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 478 events, Energy: 60.0M2016: 575 events, Energy: 836.9M2017: 595 events, Energy: 44.5M2018: 483 events, Energy: 140.0M2019: 3,320 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,150 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 993 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 553 events, Energy: 129.5M2023: 533 events, Energy: 99.1M2024: 654 events, Energy: 555.6M2025: 606 events, Energy: 114.4M2026: 306 events, Energy: 51.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
39.4
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
M6.0 Aug 24, 2014
The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Wasco, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Wasco, California

Was there an earthquake in Wasco today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Wasco?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93280. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Wasco.

What is the earthquake history for Wasco, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Wasco area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93280.

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