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Earthquakes Near San Luis Obispo, California 93408 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 93408 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near San Luis Obispo, California

38 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of San Luis Obispo, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93408 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 San Luis Obispo, 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€” San Luis Obispo

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

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 23 / 100

Some seismic activity near San Luis Obispo. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 38
Closest to you M1.8, 58 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.7, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 23 days ago
Tracking Area
San Luis Obispo
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 38 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near San Luis Obispo

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
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 228 mi 5:48 AM Details β†’
M2.7 		Rarely felt 15 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 165 mi 4:46 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 60 mi 10:04 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km E of New Idria, CA 76 mi 10:43 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 58 mi 4:10 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 1 km ESE of Pinnacles, CA 87 mi 9:07 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 22 km S of Gorman, CA 115 mi 10:54 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Elsinore, CA 222 mi 7:22 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 3 km W of Concord, CA 197 mi 9:46 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 121 mi 10:05 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Santa Venetia, CA 208 mi 6:44 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 165 mi 2:32 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 4 km SE of Redlands, CA 222 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 164 mi 11:14 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 14 km W of Tehachapi, CA 120 mi 10:09 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Boron, CA 173 mi 11:16 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 28 km N of Kernville, CA 139 mi 8:12 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Pacifica, CA 185 mi 8:14 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 1 km NE of San Dimas, CA 186 mi 4:36 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 164 mi 6:12 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 164 mi 6:47 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km N of Fontana, CA 201 mi 3:08 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km W of Morongo Valley, CA 247 mi 2:03 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km S of Mojave, CA 145 mi 6:54 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 164 mi 7:49 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 237 mi 1:50 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Big Bear Lake, CA 222 mi 11:36 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 164 mi 5:09 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 164 mi 8:04 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 164 mi 9:10 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 194 mi 2:48 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 24 km NNW of Searles Valley, CA 187 mi 12:20 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km S of Trona, CA 187 mi 7:50 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 169 mi 1:29 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 181 mi 2:56 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Banning, CA 236 mi 8:14 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 174 mi 9:45 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 184 mi 12:19 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” San Luis Obispo

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

San Luis Obispo has recorded 11,774 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 1225 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Thu
2
MAX M3.4
Fri
1
MAX M2.9
Sat
1
MAX M2.8
Sun
1
MAX M3.6
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
3
MAX M3.3
Wed
2
MAX M2.7
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 11774 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 341 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2011: 538 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2012: 375 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2013: 438 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2014: 542 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 402 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 456 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2017: 528 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 382 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2019: 3,094 (M2.5–4), 132 (M4+)2020: 1,335 (M2.5–4), 53 (M4+)2021: 831 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2022: 447 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2023: 447 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 470 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2025: 491 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 284 (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: 348 events, Energy: 34.4M2011: 561 events, Energy: 83.4M2012: 385 events, Energy: 125.6M2013: 449 events, Energy: 93.9M2014: 557 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 412 events, Energy: 51.1M2016: 468 events, Energy: 753.6M2017: 535 events, Energy: 39.7M2018: 390 events, Energy: 124.1M2019: 3,226 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 1,388 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 853 events, Energy: 1.1B2022: 461 events, Energy: 113.9M2023: 457 events, Energy: 91.1M2024: 492 events, Energy: 183.1M2025: 502 events, Energy: 45.1M2026: 290 events, Energy: 28.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
23.8
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€” San Luis Obispo, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” San Luis Obispo, California

Was there an earthquake in San Luis Obispo today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near San Luis Obispo?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93408. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for San Luis Obispo.

What is the earthquake history for San Luis Obispo, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the San Luis Obispo area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93408.

How do I get earthquake alerts for San Luis Obispo?

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