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Earthquakes Near Bakersfield, California 93308 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93308 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Bakersfield, California

46 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Bakersfield, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93308 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 Bakersfield, 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 — Bakersfield

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 12 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 46
Closest to you M2.5, 50 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Bakersfield
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 46 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Bakersfield

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 50 mi 5:52 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Tres Pinos, CA 152 mi 5:58 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 195 mi 4:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 155 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km N of Morgan Hill, CA 192 mi 7:43 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 195 mi 4:16 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 94 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 140 mi 1:24 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 195 mi 1:16 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 172 mi 9:13 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 232 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NE of Moreno Valley, CA 148 mi 9:19 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Tres Pinos, CA 148 mi 7:16 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 231 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 82 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 109 mi 9:03 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 140 mi 11:19 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 152 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 138 mi 9:56 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 110 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 82 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km NNW of Sylmar, CA 88 mi 11:58 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 71 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 66 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 63 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 66 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 91 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km W of Alamo, CA 235 mi 12:28 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 136 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 72 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 65 mi 8:49 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 141 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 154 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 172 mi 2:47 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 195 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 113 mi 9:05 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 73 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 213 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km N of Piedmont, CA 242 mi 4:17 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 76 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 73 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 174 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 205 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 183 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 173 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 199 mi 9:53 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Bakersfield

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Bakersfield has recorded 14,136 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
2
MAX M3.0
Sat
2
MAX M3.2
Sun
1
MAX M3.6
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14136 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 40 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 683 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2012: 495 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2013: 541 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2014: 610 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 484 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 600 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2017: 612 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 493 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 3,200 (M2.5–4), 136 (M4+)2020: 2,102 (M2.5–4), 94 (M4+)2021: 1,018 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2022: 566 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 550 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2024: 645 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2025: 625 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 413 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 40 events, Energy: 3.4M2011: 709 events, Energy: 111.2M2012: 508 events, Energy: 135.9M2013: 555 events, Energy: 116.6M2014: 625 events, Energy: 110.1M2015: 496 events, Energy: 61.2M2016: 622 events, Energy: 846.1M2017: 621 events, Energy: 46.1M2018: 503 events, Energy: 141.6M2019: 3,336 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,196 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 1,049 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 582 events, Energy: 131.7M2023: 562 events, Energy: 100.4M2024: 671 events, Energy: 202.3M2025: 637 events, Energy: 115.3M2026: 424 events, Energy: 74.0M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
49.3
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 — Bakersfield, California

What Bakersfield 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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Earthquake FAQ — Bakersfield, California

Was there an earthquake in Bakersfield today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Bakersfield?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93308. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Bakersfield.

What is the earthquake history for Bakersfield, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Bakersfield area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93308.

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