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Earthquakes Near Palmdale, California 93591 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93591 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Palmdale, California

49 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Palmdale, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93591 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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📊 Earthquake Watch — Palmdale

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 12 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 49
Closest to you M0.9, 28 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.6, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 3 days ago
Tracking Area
Palmdale
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 49 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 · 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 106 mi 6:44 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 6 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 248 mi 4:53 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 11 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 218 mi 10:39 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 5 km SSE of San Ardo, CA 197 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 50 km SW of Rachel, Nevada 209 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 8 km NW of Round Valley, CA 203 mi 6:56 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Lebec, CA 59 mi 5:24 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 20 km N of Ocotillo, CA 158 mi 8:45 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km WSW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA 114 mi 3:23 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Home Gardens, CA 57 mi 9:57 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada 245 mi 12:51 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 1 km SE of Ocotillo, CA 166 mi 5:49 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km S of Ojai, CA 83 mi 10:56 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 20 km NW of Ojai, CA 89 mi 8:44 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 1 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 53 mi 9:41 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km SW of West Bishop, CA 187 mi 2:36 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 53 mi 9:47 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WNW of La Mirada, CA 48 mi 3:01 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km N of Warner Springs, CA 106 mi 11:06 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 54 mi 8:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km NW of Parkfield, CA 180 mi 11:46 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 88 mi 1:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 12 km E of Borrego Springs, CA 129 mi 3:19 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 106 mi 6:45 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km NE of Ontario, CA 38 mi 8:36 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km SW of Redlands, CA 52 mi 8:15 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km W of Devore, CA 33 mi 3:02 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km NNW of Tehachapi, CA 65 mi 12:31 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km SW of Anza, CA 97 mi 2:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 103 mi 3:19 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Lytle Creek, CA 28 mi 2:45 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km S of Borrego Springs, CA 127 mi 4:26 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km W of Mojave, CA 41 mi 4:57 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 92 mi 5:22 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 52 mi 7:12 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km SW of Anza, CA 97 mi 4:25 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Bradley, CA 197 mi 1:34 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 106 mi 3:46 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 2 km ENE of South El Monte, CA 39 mi 9:28 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Lake Henshaw, CA 116 mi 10:45 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Banning, CA 71 mi 4:19 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Lytle Creek, CA 28 mi 2:46 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 106 mi 5:56 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 96 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 97 mi 1:27 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 97 mi 1:32 PM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 97 mi 8:23 AM Details →
M-0.0 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 106 mi 11:53 AM Details →
M-0.1 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 106 mi 9:12 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Palmdale

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Palmdale has recorded 16,751 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 1208 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
0
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Sun
0
—
Mon
2
MAX M3.2
Tue
7
MAX M4.9
Wed
2
MAX M3.1
Thu
0
—
Fri
1
MAX M2.6
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 16751 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,061 (M2.5–4), 71 (M4+)2011: 796 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2012: 772 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2013: 594 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 637 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 469 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 588 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 562 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2018: 486 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2019: 3,212 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 2,297 (M2.5–4), 101 (M4+)2021: 854 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2022: 558 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 546 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 709 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 532 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 510 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 2,132 events, Energy: 866.4M2011: 820 events, Energy: 131.2M2012: 807 events, Energy: 497.1M2013: 611 events, Energy: 123.7M2014: 652 events, Energy: 117.8M2015: 482 events, Energy: 84.2M2016: 604 events, Energy: 154.3M2017: 570 events, Energy: 43.0M2018: 500 events, Energy: 162.7M2019: 3,346 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,398 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 879 events, Energy: 202.3M2022: 574 events, Energy: 89.6M2023: 562 events, Energy: 123.0M2024: 745 events, Energy: 276.6M2025: 544 events, Energy: 115.0M2026: 525 events, Energy: 109.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
54.3
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 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — 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.

🛡️ 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 — Palmdale, California

Was there an earthquake in Palmdale today?

49 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 93591. 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 93591.

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