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Earthquakes Near Pismo Beach, California 93449 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 93449 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Pismo Beach, California

35 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Pismo Beach, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93449 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 Pismo Beach, 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€” Pismo Beach

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 Pismo Beach. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 35
Closest to you M1.4, 38 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
Pismo Beach
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 35 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Pismo Beach

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 181 mi 1:06 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 194 mi 10:54 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 131 mi 6:19 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 57 mi 7:33 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 96 mi 9:18 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA 54 mi 6:15 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 57 mi 9:04 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 186 mi 10:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 130 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 113 mi 8:50 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 88 mi 1:34 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 215 mi 7:59 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 38 mi 1:18 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 201 mi 9:59 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 241 mi 8:06 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 183 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 57 mi 8:51 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 214 mi 10:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 244 mi 2:04 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km NW of Loma Linda, CA 207 mi 10:07 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 245 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 189 mi 8:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 208 mi 4:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 211 mi 8:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 213 mi 7:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 215 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 213 mi 9:39 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 182 mi 6:52 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 211 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 182 mi 7:52 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 108 mi 4:13 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 250 mi 3:49 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 225 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 244 mi 2:54 AM Details β†’
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 232 mi 10:03 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Pismo Beach

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Pismo Beach has recorded 11,213 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.

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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 11213 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: 348 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2011: 539 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2012: 387 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2013: 439 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2014: 553 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 403 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 457 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2017: 534 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 429 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,109 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 812 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2021: 777 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2022: 438 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2023: 451 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2024: 463 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2025: 497 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 233 (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: 355 events, Energy: 34.5M2011: 559 events, Energy: 80.3M2012: 397 events, Energy: 125.9M2013: 451 events, Energy: 97.0M2014: 568 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 414 events, Energy: 52.0M2016: 469 events, Energy: 753.6M2017: 541 events, Energy: 39.4M2018: 438 events, Energy: 130.6M2019: 3,242 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 838 events, Energy: 873.8M2021: 798 events, Energy: 1.1B2022: 451 events, Energy: 106.9M2023: 462 events, Energy: 93.2M2024: 485 events, Energy: 182.8M2025: 508 events, Energy: 45.7M2026: 237 events, Energy: 22.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
21.2
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€” Pismo Beach, California

What Pismo Beach 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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🏒 About Alertra

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Pismo Beach, California

Was there an earthquake in Pismo Beach today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Pismo Beach?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93449. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Pismo Beach.

What is the earthquake history for Pismo Beach, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Pismo Beach area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93449.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Pismo Beach?

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