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Earthquakes Near Santa Maria, California 93455 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93455 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Santa Maria, California

36 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Santa Maria, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93455 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
All Quiet
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near Santa Maria. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 36
Closest to you M1.1, 75 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 69 days ago
Tracking Area
Santa Maria
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 36 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
M2.3 		Rarely felt 10 km SW of Toms Place, CA 206 mi 4:48 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 2 km NE of Pacifica, CA 223 mi 12:16 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 2 km ENE of Colton, CA 187 mi 8:57 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 20 km E of McFarland, CA 99 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km N of Aromas, CA 159 mi 12:04 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 250 mi 6:03 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km SE of Aromas, CA 154 mi 12:26 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of New Idria, CA 107 mi 12:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Anza, CA 231 mi 10:17 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 174 mi 6:30 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 10 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 170 mi 12:07 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 221 mi 5:01 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NNW of Piru, CA 94 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NW of Boron, CA 158 mi 11:12 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km SW of Grapevine, CA 82 mi 11:22 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Pacifica, CA 221 mi 11:03 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km N of Pine Mountain Club, CA 75 mi 3:08 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Calimesa, CA 199 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km N of Coso Junction, CA 168 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 187 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 250 mi 5:03 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 235 mi 1:44 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 226 mi 6:37 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 174 mi 4:42 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 173 mi 7:44 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km SE of Ontario, CA 173 mi 2:10 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km SW of Redlands, CA 193 mi 8:22 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SSW of Olancha, CA 164 mi 3:28 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 235 mi 2:38 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km SSE of Redlands, CA 195 mi 10:21 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km NNW of Anza, CA 232 mi 1:53 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 228 mi 4:02 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 250 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 244 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 221 mi 5:03 AM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 226 mi 12:37 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Santa Maria

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Santa Maria has recorded 10,744 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 1216 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
1
MAX M3.0
Tue
0
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Wed
0
—
Thu
3
MAX M2.9
Fri
1
MAX M2.5
Sat
1
MAX M2.5
Sun
0
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 10744 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 341 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2011: 434 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2012: 412 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2013: 413 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2014: 539 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 403 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 427 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2017: 508 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 440 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,119 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 780 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2021: 485 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2022: 399 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2023: 436 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 450 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2025: 495 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2026: 342 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 349 events, Energy: 160.1M2011: 445 events, Energy: 50.7M2012: 423 events, Energy: 131.0M2013: 424 events, Energy: 60.2M2014: 553 events, Energy: 104.5M2015: 413 events, Energy: 51.0M2016: 439 events, Energy: 136.7M2017: 515 events, Energy: 38.1M2018: 449 events, Energy: 132.8M2019: 3,252 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 806 events, Energy: 885.3M2021: 495 events, Energy: 48.0M2022: 409 events, Energy: 97.9M2023: 446 events, Energy: 90.7M2024: 472 events, Energy: 181.9M2025: 505 events, Energy: 44.6M2026: 349 events, Energy: 31.9M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
19.8
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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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?

36 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background 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 93455. 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 93455.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Santa Maria?

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