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Earthquakes Near Solvang, California 93463 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 93463 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Solvang, California

45 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Solvang, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93463 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 Solvang, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 24 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 45
Closest to you M1.6, 71 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 23 days ago
Tracking Area
Solvang
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 45 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Solvang

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
M2.8 		Rarely felt 19 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 246 mi 5:48 AM Details β†’
M2.8 		Rarely felt 6 km NE of San Simeon, CA 93 mi 7:55 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 2 km ENE of Aromas, CA 179 mi 6:04 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 115 mi 10:04 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km E of New Idria, CA 126 mi 10:43 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 113 mi 4:10 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 1 km ESE of Pinnacles, CA 144 mi 9:07 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 22 km S of Gorman, CA 71 mi 10:54 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 179 mi 10:05 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 21 km ESE of Anza, CA 224 mi 4:45 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 141 mi 2:32 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 4 km SE of Redlands, CA 175 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 141 mi 11:14 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 14 km W of Tehachapi, CA 94 mi 10:09 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Boron, CA 143 mi 11:16 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 28 km N of Kernville, CA 138 mi 8:12 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km NNW of Moreno Valley, CA 171 mi 5:51 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 19 km ENE of Coachella, CA 243 mi 4:12 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Pacifica, CA 244 mi 8:14 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km N of Beaumont, CA 185 mi 7:03 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km N of Fontana, CA 155 mi 3:08 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km W of Morongo Valley, CA 202 mi 2:03 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 140 mi 7:49 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 166 mi 5:49 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Big Bear Lake, CA 179 mi 11:36 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km E of Borrego Springs, CA 241 mi 7:54 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 140 mi 8:04 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 232 mi 8:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 140 mi 9:10 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 223 mi 4:56 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 204 mi 6:28 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 148 mi 2:48 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 24 km NNW of Searles Valley, CA 176 mi 12:20 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km S of Trona, CA 169 mi 7:50 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 163 mi 1:29 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Anza, CA 207 mi 6:04 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 165 mi 2:56 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Banning, CA 189 mi 8:14 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 163 mi 9:45 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 16 km E of Little Lake, CA 163 mi 6:34 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA 205 mi 11:38 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 214 mi 12:19 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 8 km S of Idyllwild, CA 206 mi 12:13 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km S of Idyllwild, CA 206 mi 12:14 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 12 km E of Anza, CA 218 mi 6:37 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Solvang

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Solvang has recorded 10,851 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 M2.8
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 10851 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 376 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2011: 451 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2012: 452 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2013: 428 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2014: 548 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 403 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 437 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2017: 518 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2018: 443 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2019: 3,129 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 714 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2021: 485 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2022: 413 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2023: 438 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2024: 482 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2025: 505 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2026: 305 (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: 386 events, Energy: 171.5M2011: 461 events, Energy: 50.4M2012: 465 events, Energy: 3.0B2013: 440 events, Energy: 62.3M2014: 563 events, Energy: 112.8M2015: 412 events, Energy: 51.3M2016: 449 events, Energy: 137.9M2017: 526 events, Energy: 39.9M2018: 451 events, Energy: 129.0M2019: 3,262 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 738 events, Energy: 818.7M2021: 495 events, Energy: 47.9M2022: 423 events, Energy: 98.8M2023: 447 events, Energy: 89.0M2024: 504 events, Energy: 183.9M2025: 516 events, Energy: 106.8M2026: 313 events, Energy: 55.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
21.6
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
M6.2 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Solvang, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Solvang, California

Was there an earthquake in Solvang today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Solvang?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93463. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Solvang.

What is the earthquake history for Solvang, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Solvang area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93463.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Solvang?

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