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Earthquakes Near Palmdale, California 93551 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 93551 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Palmdale, California

48 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Palmdale, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93551 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 Palmdale, 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
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Threat score: 13 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 48
Closest to you M1.2, 33 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Palmdale
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 48 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Palmdale

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 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 79 mi 5:52 AM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Tres Pinos, CA 224 mi 5:58 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 202 mi 4:03 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 83 mi 3:50 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 202 mi 4:16 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 111 mi 6:15 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 212 mi 1:24 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 202 mi 1:16 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 27 km NNE of El Sauzal, B.C., MX 194 mi 9:55 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 245 mi 9:13 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 158 mi 2:18 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 196 mi 2:23 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NE of Moreno Valley, CA 74 mi 9:19 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Tres Pinos, CA 220 mi 7:16 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 158 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 85 mi 9:20 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 49 mi 9:03 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 212 mi 11:19 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 177 mi 4:45 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 78 mi 3:31 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 207 mi 9:56 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 196 mi 10:00 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 33 mi 6:45 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 82 mi 7:58 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 105 mi 1:20 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 184 mi 9:50 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 109 mi 9:01 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 45 mi 4:29 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 56 mi 3:44 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 105 mi 11:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 59 mi 1:57 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 94 mi 6:42 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 54 mi 8:49 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 67 mi 5:26 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 81 mi 8:05 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 245 mi 2:47 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 127 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 42 mi 9:05 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 103 mi 12:53 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 138 mi 6:25 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 90 mi 8:36 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 102 mi 1:29 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 99 mi 2:35 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 129 mi 1:15 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 109 mi 5:36 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 98 mi 6:18 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 123 mi 9:53 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 102 mi 11:56 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Palmdale

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Palmdale has recorded 16,443 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 1227 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
2
MAX M3.6
Mon
0
β€”
Tue
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 16443 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,032 (M2.5–4), 68 (M4+)2011: 790 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2012: 776 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2013: 596 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 648 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2015: 461 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 600 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 589 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 499 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 3,198 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 2,169 (M2.5–4), 96 (M4+)2021: 842 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2022: 543 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2023: 543 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2024: 677 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2025: 539 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 388 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,100 events, Energy: 844.1M2011: 813 events, Energy: 89.8M2012: 810 events, Energy: 496.0M2013: 613 events, Energy: 123.7M2014: 664 events, Energy: 120.1M2015: 473 events, Energy: 61.2M2016: 616 events, Energy: 153.9M2017: 598 events, Energy: 44.9M2018: 512 events, Energy: 162.1M2019: 3,332 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,265 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 868 events, Energy: 204.2M2022: 557 events, Energy: 85.5M2023: 558 events, Energy: 119.2M2024: 712 events, Energy: 274.0M2025: 551 events, Energy: 113.7M2026: 401 events, Energy: 80.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
48.9
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 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Palmdale, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Palmdale, California

Was there an earthquake in Palmdale today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Palmdale?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93551. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Palmdale.

What is the earthquake history for Palmdale, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Palmdale area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93551.

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