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Earthquakes Near Bakersfield, California 93308 Today

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

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Bakersfield, California

55 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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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 Bakersfield. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 55
Closest to you M1.9, 44 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
Bakersfield
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 Bakersfield

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 2 km E of Aromas, CA 176 mi 6:19 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 94 mi 7:33 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 71 mi 9:18 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 193 mi 3:09 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 218 mi 2:24 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 44 mi 4:47 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 95 mi 9:04 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 137 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 112 mi 10:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 235 mi 7:03 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SW of Alamo, Nevada 229 mi 6:17 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 48 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 229 mi 8:52 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 157 mi 8:50 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 61 mi 1:34 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 249 mi 7:59 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 197 mi 9:13 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 235 mi 6:50 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 170 mi 8:06 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 226 mi 8:06 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 83 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 68 mi 6:25 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 95 mi 8:51 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 149 mi 10:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 181 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 122 mi 8:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 145 mi 1:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 141 mi 4:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 179 mi 1:05 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 145 mi 8:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 145 mi 7:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 218 mi 1:51 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 83 mi 3:22 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 147 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km E of Anza, CA 193 mi 7:02 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 199 mi 2:15 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 145 mi 9:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 211 mi 3:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 211 mi 8:26 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 175 mi 3:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 235 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 82 mi 6:52 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 144 mi 6:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 144 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 82 mi 7:52 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 58 mi 4:13 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 192 mi 3:49 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 200 mi 8:19 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 195 mi 4:57 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 235 mi 7:30 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 198 mi 4:49 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 213 mi 11:29 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 225 mi 4:55 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 155 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 171 mi 10:03 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Bakersfield

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Bakersfield has recorded 14,118 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 1281 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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MAX M2.7
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MAX M3.6
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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14118 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 81 (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: 356 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 81 events, Energy: 5.7M2011: 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: 202.2M2025: 637 events, Energy: 115.3M2026: 365 events, Energy: 67.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
49.3
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
M6.0 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” 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.

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Bakersfield, California

Was there an earthquake in Bakersfield today?

55 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.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Bakersfield?

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