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Earthquakes Near Madera, California 93636 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93636 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Madera, California

52 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Madera, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93636 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 Madera, 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 — Madera

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 52
Closest to you M1.5, 71 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.4, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 76 days ago
Tracking Area
Madera
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 52 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Madera

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
M2.4 		Rarely felt 6 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 83 mi 4:53 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 25 km SE of Livermore, CA 100 mi 4:19 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 5 km SSE of San Ardo, CA 89 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 50 km SW of Rachel, Nevada 211 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 8 km NW of Round Valley, CA 74 mi 6:56 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Lebec, CA 157 mi 5:24 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 208 mi 2:28 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km WSW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA 209 mi 3:23 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Mono City, California 100 mi 11:53 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada 136 mi 12:51 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km S of Ojai, CA 183 mi 10:56 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 20 km NW of Ojai, CA 168 mi 8:44 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km SW of West Bishop, CA 71 mi 2:36 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NW of Redwood Valley, CA 246 mi 1:11 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 3 km SW of Anderson Springs, CA 198 mi 11:13 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Pacifica, CA 152 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 201 mi 7:55 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WNW of La Mirada, CA 235 mi 3:01 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA 202 mi 2:36 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 204 mi 5:47 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 204 mi 5:47 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km NW of Parkfield, CA 78 mi 11:46 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 143 mi 1:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 208 mi 4:07 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 204 mi 5:45 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km SW of Kelseyville, CA 214 mi 6:10 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km NE of Ontario, CA 238 mi 8:36 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 204 mi 8:13 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 201 mi 12:59 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km W of Devore, CA 234 mi 3:02 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km NNW of Tehachapi, CA 136 mi 12:31 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 26 km WSW of Westley, CA 92 mi 4:50 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 204 mi 8:03 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 128 mi 3:19 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Lytle Creek, CA 229 mi 2:45 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km W of Mojave, CA 161 mi 4:57 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SW of Anderson Springs, CA 197 mi 6:36 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 206 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 206 mi 7:24 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 203 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 204 mi 10:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 206 mi 6:39 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 206 mi 5:49 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Bradley, CA 94 mi 1:34 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 2 km ENE of South El Monte, CA 227 mi 9:28 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 204 mi 11:58 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 204 mi 10:11 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Lytle Creek, CA 229 mi 2:46 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 204 mi 9:29 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 201 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 204 mi 11:56 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 204 mi 5:11 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Madera

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Madera has recorded 15,105 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 1206 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
1
MAX M2.9
Sun
1
MAX M2.9
Mon
6
MAX M2.8
Tue
0
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Wed
2
MAX M3.1
Thu
0
—
Fri
0
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 15105 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 419 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2011: 694 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2012: 492 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2013: 654 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2014: 636 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 537 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 574 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 580 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 436 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2019: 3,221 (M2.5–4), 138 (M4+)2020: 2,084 (M2.5–4), 92 (M4+)2021: 1,041 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2022: 606 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2023: 625 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2024: 688 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2025: 614 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2026: 701 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 428 events, Energy: 43.0M2011: 723 events, Energy: 129.3M2012: 505 events, Energy: 140.5M2013: 673 events, Energy: 492.8M2014: 651 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 548 events, Energy: 63.3M2016: 593 events, Energy: 848.4M2017: 591 events, Energy: 46.5M2018: 445 events, Energy: 128.9M2019: 3,359 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,176 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 1,072 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 624 events, Energy: 138.3M2023: 644 events, Energy: 361.6M2024: 720 events, Energy: 572.4M2025: 628 events, Energy: 68.3M2026: 725 events, Energy: 778.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
37.2
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
M6.0 Aug 24, 2014
The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Madera, California

What Madera 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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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 Madera. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Madera, California

Was there an earthquake in Madera today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Madera?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93636. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Madera.

What is the earthquake history for Madera, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Madera area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93636.

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