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Earthquakes Near San Luis Obispo, California 93410 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 93410 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near San Luis Obispo, California

34 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of San Luis Obispo, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93410 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
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Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 34
Closest to you M1.8, 44 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
San Luis Obispo
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 34 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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 10 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 180 mi 1:06 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 184 mi 10:54 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 122 mi 6:19 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 47 mi 7:33 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 101 mi 9:18 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA 44 mi 6:15 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 47 mi 9:04 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 189 mi 10:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 132 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 104 mi 8:50 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 92 mi 1:34 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 205 mi 7:59 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 47 mi 1:18 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 192 mi 9:59 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 245 mi 8:06 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 182 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 47 mi 8:51 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 219 mi 10:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 249 mi 2:04 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km NW of Loma Linda, CA 211 mi 10:07 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 250 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 193 mi 8:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 212 mi 4:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 215 mi 8:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 217 mi 7:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 219 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 217 mi 9:39 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 180 mi 6:52 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 215 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 180 mi 7:52 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 112 mi 4:13 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 229 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 249 mi 2:54 AM Details β†’
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 237 mi 10:03 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 11,926 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· 11926 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: 347 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2011: 553 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2012: 381 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2013: 439 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2014: 552 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 407 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 459 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2017: 530 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 385 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2019: 3,102 (M2.5–4), 132 (M4+)2020: 1,420 (M2.5–4), 53 (M4+)2021: 850 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2022: 455 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2023: 458 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 476 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2025: 502 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 238 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 354 events, Energy: 34.5M2011: 576 events, Energy: 83.9M2012: 391 events, Energy: 125.8M2013: 450 events, Energy: 93.8M2014: 567 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 417 events, Energy: 51.2M2016: 471 events, Energy: 753.7M2017: 537 events, Energy: 39.8M2018: 393 events, Energy: 124.2M2019: 3,234 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 1,473 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 872 events, Energy: 1.1B2022: 469 events, Energy: 114.8M2023: 468 events, Energy: 91.5M2024: 499 events, Energy: 186.0M2025: 513 events, Energy: 45.7M2026: 242 events, Energy: 22.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
23.6
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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Earthquake FAQ β€” San Luis Obispo, California

Was there an earthquake in San Luis Obispo today?

34 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 93410. 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 93410.

How do I get earthquake alerts for San Luis Obispo?

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