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Earthquakes Near Santa Maria, California 93454 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93454 Updated just now

43 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Santa Maria, California

43 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Santa Maria, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93454 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 Santa Maria, 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 — Santa Maria

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 37 / 100

Above-average activity near Santa Maria. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 43
Closest to you M1.1, 72 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.7, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Santa Maria
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 Santa Maria

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
M3.7 		Light shaking 10 km NNE of Kettleman City, CA 81 mi 1:21 PM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 133 mi 5:52 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Tres Pinos, CA 135 mi 5:58 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 197 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km N of Morgan Hill, CA 178 mi 7:43 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 178 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 123 mi 1:24 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 156 mi 9:13 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 156 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NE of Moreno Valley, CA 187 mi 9:19 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Tres Pinos, CA 134 mi 7:16 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 163 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 111 mi 9:03 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 3 km SE of Frazier Park, CA 75 mi 12:33 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 123 mi 11:19 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 192 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 195 mi 9:56 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 141 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 162 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km NNW of Sylmar, CA 109 mi 11:58 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 155 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 150 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 72 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 140 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 174 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km W of Alamo, CA 224 mi 12:28 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 156 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 156 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 139 mi 8:49 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 180 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 195 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 156 mi 2:47 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 243 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 126 mi 9:05 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 157 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 247 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km N of Piedmont, CA 229 mi 4:17 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 159 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 157 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 210 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 220 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 208 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 228 mi 9:53 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Santa Maria

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Santa Maria has recorded 11,372 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

Wed
1
MAX M2.8
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
2
MAX M3.7
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 11372 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 366 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2011: 452 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2012: 444 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2013: 457 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2014: 554 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 425 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 499 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2017: 549 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2018: 454 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,136 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 851 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2021: 650 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2022: 430 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2023: 455 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 479 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2025: 517 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 312 (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: 376 events, Energy: 170.3M2011: 463 events, Energy: 51.3M2012: 455 events, Energy: 132.3M2013: 470 events, Energy: 109.6M2014: 569 events, Energy: 106.1M2015: 435 events, Energy: 52.9M2016: 514 events, Energy: 821.1M2017: 557 events, Energy: 40.9M2018: 463 events, Energy: 133.7M2019: 3,270 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 877 events, Energy: 887.8M2021: 666 events, Energy: 1.1B2022: 442 events, Energy: 101.0M2023: 465 events, Energy: 91.2M2024: 501 events, Energy: 183.9M2025: 529 events, Energy: 109.5M2026: 320 events, Energy: 55.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
23.1
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
M6.2 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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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Santa Maria, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Santa Maria, California

Was there an earthquake in Santa Maria today?

43 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Santa Maria in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Santa Maria?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93454. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Santa Maria.

What is the earthquake history for Santa Maria, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Santa Maria area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93454.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Santa Maria?

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