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Earthquakes Near Nipomo, California 93444 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93444 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Nipomo, California

43 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Nipomo, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93444 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 Nipomo, 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 — Nipomo

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 25 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 43
Closest to you M2.8, 57 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 23 days ago
Tracking Area
Nipomo
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 43 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Nipomo

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
M2.8 		Rarely felt 6 km NE of San Simeon, CA 57 mi 7:55 PM Details →
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 234 mi 5:48 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 2 km ENE of Aromas, CA 143 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 81 mi 10:04 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km E of New Idria, CA 95 mi 10:43 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 79 mi 4:10 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 1 km ESE of Pinnacles, CA 109 mi 9:07 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 22 km S of Gorman, CA 97 mi 10:54 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 3 km W of Concord, CA 220 mi 9:46 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 144 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 154 mi 2:32 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 4 km SE of Redlands, CA 203 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 153 mi 11:14 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 14 km W of Tehachapi, CA 108 mi 10:09 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Boron, CA 160 mi 11:16 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 28 km N of Kernville, CA 137 mi 8:12 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km NNW of Moreno Valley, CA 199 mi 5:51 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Pacifica, CA 208 mi 8:14 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km N of Beaumont, CA 213 mi 7:03 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 1 km ENE of San Dimas, CA 166 mi 4:36 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km N of Fontana, CA 183 mi 3:08 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km W of Morongo Valley, CA 229 mi 2:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 153 mi 7:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 168 mi 5:49 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Big Bear Lake, CA 205 mi 11:36 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 152 mi 5:09 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 153 mi 8:04 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 153 mi 9:10 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 233 mi 6:28 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 176 mi 2:48 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 24 km NNW of Searles Valley, CA 181 mi 12:20 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km S of Trona, CA 179 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 165 mi 1:29 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Anza, CA 237 mi 6:04 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 173 mi 2:56 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Banning, CA 217 mi 8:14 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 168 mi 9:45 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 16 km E of Little Lake, CA 168 mi 6:34 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA 235 mi 11:38 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 195 mi 12:19 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 8 km S of Idyllwild, CA 236 mi 12:13 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km S of Idyllwild, CA 236 mi 12:14 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 12 km E of Anza, CA 249 mi 6:37 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Nipomo

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Nipomo has recorded 11,108 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 M2.7
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 11108 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 333 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2011: 442 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2012: 395 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2013: 435 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2014: 558 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 407 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 470 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2017: 532 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 433 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,115 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 789 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2021: 758 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 413 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2023: 454 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2024: 468 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2025: 488 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2026: 283 (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: 340 events, Energy: 32.5M2011: 455 events, Energy: 56.9M2012: 405 events, Energy: 126.8M2013: 447 events, Energy: 97.0M2014: 573 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 417 events, Energy: 50.7M2016: 484 events, Energy: 757.4M2017: 539 events, Energy: 39.1M2018: 442 events, Energy: 130.8M2019: 3,248 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 814 events, Energy: 862.1M2021: 778 events, Energy: 1.1B2022: 424 events, Energy: 98.1M2023: 465 events, Energy: 93.3M2024: 490 events, Energy: 182.9M2025: 498 events, Energy: 44.4M2026: 289 events, Energy: 28.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
20.9
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
M6.3 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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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Nipomo, California

What Nipomo 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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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 Nipomo. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Nipomo, California

Was there an earthquake in Nipomo today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Nipomo?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93444. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Nipomo.

What is the earthquake history for Nipomo, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Nipomo area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93444.

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