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Earthquakes Near Santa Ynez, California 93460 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93460 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 Ynez, California

43 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Santa Ynez, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93460 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 Ynez, 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 Ynez

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 34 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 43
Closest to you M1.1, 50 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.7, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Santa Ynez
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 Ynez

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 99 mi 1:21 PM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 127 mi 5:52 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Tres Pinos, CA 161 mi 5:58 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 173 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km N of Morgan Hill, CA 205 mi 7:43 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 172 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 149 mi 1:24 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 182 mi 9:13 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 182 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 243 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NE of Moreno Valley, CA 163 mi 9:19 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Tres Pinos, CA 160 mi 7:16 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 242 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 153 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 84 mi 9:03 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 3 km SE of Frazier Park, CA 56 mi 12:33 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 149 mi 11:19 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 167 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 207 mi 9:56 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 117 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 152 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km NNW of Sylmar, CA 85 mi 11:58 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 151 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 148 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 50 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 127 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 167 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 130 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 149 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 126 mi 8:49 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 156 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 171 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 182 mi 2:47 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 220 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 100 mi 9:05 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 153 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 221 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 151 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 152 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 185 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 196 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 183 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 202 mi 9:53 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Santa Ynez

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Santa Ynez has recorded 11,180 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 · 11180 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 395 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2011: 468 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2012: 470 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2013: 448 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2014: 564 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 427 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 441 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2017: 535 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2018: 447 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,138 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 811 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2021: 508 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2022: 425 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2023: 449 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2024: 502 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2025: 511 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 313 (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: 405 events, Energy: 172.8M2011: 478 events, Energy: 50.7M2012: 483 events, Energy: 3.0B2013: 460 events, Energy: 64.6M2014: 579 events, Energy: 113.6M2015: 436 events, Energy: 52.4M2016: 453 events, Energy: 137.8M2017: 543 events, Energy: 40.7M2018: 456 events, Energy: 135.3M2019: 3,271 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 838 events, Energy: 893.0M2021: 518 events, Energy: 49.0M2022: 435 events, Energy: 99.4M2023: 458 events, Energy: 89.1M2024: 524 events, Energy: 184.9M2025: 522 events, Energy: 106.8M2026: 321 events, Energy: 56.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
25.3
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 Ynez, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Santa Ynez, California

Was there an earthquake in Santa Ynez 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 Ynez in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Santa Ynez?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93460. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Santa Ynez.

What is the earthquake history for Santa Ynez, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Santa Ynez area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93460.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Santa Ynez?

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