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Earthquakes Near Buellton, California 93427 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 93427 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Buellton, California

45 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Buellton, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93427 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 Buellton, 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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LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 24 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 45
Closest to you M1.6, 76 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 23 days ago
Tracking Area
Buellton
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 45 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Buellton

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
M2.8 		Rarely felt 19 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 248 mi 5:48 AM Details β†’
M2.8 		Rarely felt 6 km NE of San Simeon, CA 89 mi 7:55 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 2 km ENE of Aromas, CA 175 mi 6:04 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 112 mi 10:04 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km E of New Idria, CA 124 mi 10:43 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 110 mi 4:10 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 1 km ESE of Pinnacles, CA 141 mi 9:07 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 22 km S of Gorman, CA 76 mi 10:54 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 176 mi 10:05 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 21 km ESE of Anza, CA 229 mi 4:45 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 145 mi 2:32 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 4 km SE of Redlands, CA 180 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 145 mi 11:14 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 14 km W of Tehachapi, CA 98 mi 10:09 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Boron, CA 148 mi 11:16 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 28 km N of Kernville, CA 141 mi 8:12 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km NNW of Moreno Valley, CA 176 mi 5:51 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 19 km ENE of Coachella, CA 249 mi 4:12 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Pacifica, CA 240 mi 8:14 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km N of Beaumont, CA 191 mi 7:03 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km N of Fontana, CA 160 mi 3:08 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km W of Morongo Valley, CA 207 mi 2:03 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 145 mi 7:49 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 169 mi 5:49 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Big Bear Lake, CA 184 mi 11:36 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km E of Borrego Springs, CA 246 mi 7:54 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 144 mi 8:04 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 237 mi 8:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 145 mi 9:10 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 228 mi 4:56 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 209 mi 6:28 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 154 mi 2:48 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 24 km NNW of Searles Valley, CA 180 mi 12:20 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km S of Trona, CA 173 mi 7:50 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 167 mi 1:29 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Anza, CA 213 mi 6:04 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 169 mi 2:56 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Banning, CA 195 mi 8:14 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 166 mi 9:45 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 16 km E of Little Lake, CA 167 mi 6:34 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA 211 mi 11:38 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 214 mi 12:19 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 8 km S of Idyllwild, CA 211 mi 12:13 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km S of Idyllwild, CA 211 mi 12:14 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 12 km E of Anza, CA 224 mi 6:37 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Buellton

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Buellton has recorded 10,772 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
2
MAX M3.0
Sat
2
MAX M3.2
Sun
1
MAX M3.6
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
3
MAX M3.3
Wed
1
MAX M2.8
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 10772 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 373 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2011: 447 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2012: 449 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2013: 423 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2014: 542 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 402 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 434 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2017: 517 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2018: 441 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2019: 3,128 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 689 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2021: 482 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2022: 400 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2023: 435 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2024: 476 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2025: 507 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 306 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 383 events, Energy: 171.3M2011: 457 events, Energy: 50.1M2012: 460 events, Energy: 2.9B2013: 435 events, Energy: 62.1M2014: 557 events, Energy: 112.7M2015: 412 events, Energy: 52.3M2016: 446 events, Energy: 137.6M2017: 525 events, Energy: 39.9M2018: 449 events, Energy: 129.0M2019: 3,261 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 711 events, Energy: 814.0M2021: 492 events, Energy: 47.8M2022: 410 events, Energy: 97.9M2023: 444 events, Energy: 88.9M2024: 498 events, Energy: 183.8M2025: 518 events, Energy: 106.8M2026: 314 events, Energy: 55.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
21
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
M6.2 Nov 22, 2022
28 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico
M6.0 Aug 24, 2014
The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Buellton, California

What Buellton 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€” Buellton, California

Was there an earthquake in Buellton today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Buellton?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93427. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Buellton.

What is the earthquake history for Buellton, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Buellton area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93427.

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