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Earthquakes Near Ridgecrest, California 93555 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93555 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Ridgecrest, California

51 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Ridgecrest, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93555 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 Ridgecrest, 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 — Ridgecrest

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 9 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 51
Closest to you M1.1, 20 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.6, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 76 days ago
Tracking Area
Ridgecrest
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 51 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Ridgecrest

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
M2.6 		Rarely felt 14 km N of Warner Springs, CA 162 mi 6:44 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 6 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 220 mi 4:53 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 5 km SSE of San Ardo, CA 181 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 50 km SW of Rachel, Nevada 147 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 8 km NW of Round Valley, CA 140 mi 6:56 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Lebec, CA 79 mi 5:24 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 20 km N of Ocotillo, CA 209 mi 8:45 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km WSW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA 158 mi 3:23 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Home Gardens, CA 123 mi 9:57 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Mono City, California 191 mi 11:53 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada 177 mi 12:51 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 1 km SE of Ocotillo, CA 220 mi 5:49 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km S of Ojai, CA 121 mi 10:56 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 20 km NW of Ojai, CA 118 mi 8:44 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 1 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 119 mi 9:41 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km SW of West Bishop, CA 124 mi 2:36 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 112 mi 9:47 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WNW of La Mirada, CA 117 mi 3:01 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km N of Warner Springs, CA 162 mi 11:06 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 119 mi 8:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km NW of Parkfield, CA 161 mi 11:46 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 20 mi 1:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 12 km E of Borrego Springs, CA 181 mi 3:19 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 161 mi 6:45 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km NE of Ontario, CA 105 mi 8:36 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km SW of Redlands, CA 111 mi 8:15 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km W of Devore, CA 96 mi 3:02 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km NNW of Tehachapi, CA 49 mi 12:31 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 26 km WSW of Westley, CA 245 mi 4:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km SW of Anza, CA 152 mi 2:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 36 mi 3:19 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Lytle Creek, CA 93 mi 2:45 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km S of Borrego Springs, CA 181 mi 4:26 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km W of Mojave, CA 51 mi 4:57 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 148 mi 5:22 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 112 mi 7:12 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km SW of Anza, CA 152 mi 4:25 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Bradley, CA 182 mi 1:34 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 161 mi 3:46 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 2 km ENE of South El Monte, CA 108 mi 9:28 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Banning, CA 126 mi 4:19 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 24 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 163 mi 10:45 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Lake Henshaw, CA 175 mi 10:45 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Lytle Creek, CA 93 mi 2:46 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 161 mi 5:56 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 152 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 152 mi 1:27 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 161 mi 9:12 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 152 mi 1:32 PM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 152 mi 8:23 AM Details →
M-0.0 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 161 mi 11:53 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Ridgecrest

Since 2011 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Ridgecrest has recorded 14,901 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2011. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1267 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
1
MAX M2.9
Sun
0
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Mon
2
MAX M2.9
Tue
0
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Wed
2
MAX M3.1
Thu
0
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Fri
1
MAX M2.6
Since 2011 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14901 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'13'16'19'22'252011: 704 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2012: 635 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2013: 552 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2014: 639 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2015: 477 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 661 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2017: 617 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2018: 476 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,233 (M2.5–4), 136 (M4+)2020: 2,305 (M2.5–4), 99 (M4+)2021: 1,124 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2022: 611 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2023: 567 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2024: 667 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2025: 588 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 550 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'13'16'19'22'252011: 729 events, Energy: 100.8M2012: 659 events, Energy: 433.4M2013: 567 events, Energy: 119.3M2014: 657 events, Energy: 116.3M2015: 488 events, Energy: 148.4M2016: 685 events, Energy: 854.8M2017: 625 events, Energy: 44.5M2018: 485 events, Energy: 136.6M2019: 3,369 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,404 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 1,161 events, Energy: 1.3B2022: 626 events, Energy: 91.1M2023: 584 events, Energy: 127.7M2024: 697 events, Energy: 232.8M2025: 600 events, Energy: 112.4M2026: 565 events, Energy: 93.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
149.5
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
M6.0 Aug 24, 2014
The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
M5.8 Jun 24, 2020
18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Ridgecrest, California

What Ridgecrest 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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Earthquake FAQ — Ridgecrest, California

Was there an earthquake in Ridgecrest today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Ridgecrest?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93555. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Ridgecrest.

What is the earthquake history for Ridgecrest, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Ridgecrest area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93555.

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