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Earthquakes Near Big Creek, California 93605 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 93605 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Big Creek, California

67 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Big Creek, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93605 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 Big Creek, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Big Creek

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

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 17 / 100

Some seismic activity near Big Creek. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 67
Closest to you M1.3, 33 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.6, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Big Creek
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 67 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Big Creek

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
M2.6 		Rarely felt 12 km SE of Middletown, CA 206 mi 4:12 AM Details β†’
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 120 mi 5:52 AM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Tres Pinos, CA 114 mi 5:58 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 196 mi 4:03 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km N of Morgan Hill, CA 132 mi 7:43 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 56 km ESE of Lovelock, Nevada 209 mi 2:20 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 196 mi 4:16 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 31 km N of Searles Valley, CA 131 mi 6:15 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 60 km ESE of Lovelock, Nevada 206 mi 2:28 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 109 mi 1:24 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 196 mi 1:16 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 122 mi 9:13 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 225 mi 7:37 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 225 mi 7:44 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Tres Pinos, CA 107 mi 7:16 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 143 mi 9:20 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Malibu Beach, CA 223 mi 9:03 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 224 mi 7:00 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Pinnacles, CA 109 mi 11:19 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 227 mi 12:40 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 229 mi 4:29 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 230 mi 7:25 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 33 mi 9:56 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 221 mi 5:16 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 2 km SSE of Pacheco, CA 164 mi 12:13 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 224 mi 6:41 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 220 mi 6:45 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 146 mi 7:58 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 229 mi 10:15 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 229 mi 12:13 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 222 mi 8:52 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 225 mi 8:21 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 4 km W of The Geysers, CA 223 mi 3:39 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 226 mi 1:55 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 107 mi 1:20 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 1 km ESE of The Geysers, CA 220 mi 5:51 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 97 mi 9:01 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 226 mi 7:26 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 176 mi 4:29 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 151 mi 3:44 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 133 mi 11:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 230 mi 7:05 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km W of Alamo, CA 160 mi 12:28 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 247 mi 1:57 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 229 mi 6:06 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 123 mi 6:42 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 152 mi 8:49 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 243 mi 5:26 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 123 mi 2:47 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 225 mi 4:00 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSW of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 226 mi 9:05 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 224 mi 12:56 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 113 mi 12:53 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 1 km ENE of The Geysers, CA 220 mi 7:55 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km NW of The Geysers, CA 223 mi 9:45 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km N of Piedmont, CA 170 mi 4:17 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km W of The Geysers, CA 224 mi 6:35 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 132 mi 8:36 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 226 mi 1:58 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Cobb, CA 225 mi 9:21 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 225 mi 3:05 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 224 mi 3:31 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 221 mi 11:55 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 114 mi 1:29 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 224 mi 3:01 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Cobb, CA 228 mi 2:04 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 114 mi 11:56 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Big Creek

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Big Creek has recorded 15,041 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 1254 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
2
MAX M4.2
Thu
2
MAX M3.4
Fri
3
MAX M2.9
Sat
4
MAX M3.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.6
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
2
MAX M2.6
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 15041 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 228 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2011: 722 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 501 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2013: 697 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2014: 664 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 549 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 626 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2017: 604 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 455 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,240 (M2.5–4), 138 (M4+)2020: 2,072 (M2.5–4), 92 (M4+)2021: 1,021 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2022: 624 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2023: 636 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2024: 697 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2025: 637 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2026: 568 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 231 events, Energy: 18.8M2011: 750 events, Energy: 126.6M2012: 513 events, Energy: 135.1M2013: 717 events, Energy: 498.2M2014: 679 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 562 events, Energy: 66.0M2016: 648 events, Energy: 856.1M2017: 615 events, Energy: 47.1M2018: 464 events, Energy: 129.8M2019: 3,378 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,164 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 1,052 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 642 events, Energy: 138.5M2023: 656 events, Energy: 367.6M2024: 729 events, Energy: 572.3M2025: 652 events, Energy: 100.5M2026: 589 events, Energy: 520.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
44.6
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.1 Jul 6, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M7.0 Dec 5, 2024
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
M6.8 Mar 10, 2014
77 km WNW of Indianola, California
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.4 Dec 20, 2022
15km WSW of Ferndale, CA
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Big Creek, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Big Creek, California

Was there an earthquake in Big Creek today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Big Creek?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93605. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Big Creek.

What is the earthquake history for Big Creek, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Big Creek area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93605.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Big Creek?

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