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Earthquakes Near Mendota, California 93640 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93640 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Mendota, California

52 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Mendota, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93640 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 Mendota, 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 — Mendota

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 Mendota. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 52
Closest to you M1.1, 48 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.4, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 76 days ago
Tracking Area
Mendota
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 Mendota

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 51 mi 4:53 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 25 km SE of Livermore, CA 85 mi 4:19 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 5 km SSE of San Ardo, CA 54 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 50 km SW of Rachel, Nevada 245 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 8 km NW of Round Valley, CA 112 mi 6:56 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Lebec, CA 154 mi 5:24 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 199 mi 2:28 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km WSW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA 192 mi 3:23 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Mono City, California 135 mi 11:53 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada 173 mi 12:51 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km S of Ojai, CA 172 mi 10:56 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 20 km NW of Ojai, CA 156 mi 8:44 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km SW of West Bishop, CA 107 mi 2:36 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NW of Redwood Valley, CA 240 mi 1:11 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 3 km SW of Anderson Springs, CA 191 mi 11:13 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Pacifica, CA 133 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 194 mi 7:55 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WNW of La Mirada, CA 233 mi 3:01 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA 194 mi 2:36 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 197 mi 5:47 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 197 mi 5:47 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km NW of Parkfield, CA 48 mi 11:46 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 162 mi 1:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 199 mi 4:07 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 197 mi 5:45 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km SW of Kelseyville, CA 207 mi 6:10 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km NE of Ontario, CA 240 mi 8:36 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 197 mi 8:13 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 194 mi 12:59 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km W of Devore, CA 238 mi 3:02 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km NNW of Tehachapi, CA 141 mi 12:31 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 26 km WSW of Westley, CA 77 mi 4:50 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 197 mi 8:03 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 150 mi 3:19 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Lytle Creek, CA 233 mi 2:45 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km W of Mojave, CA 165 mi 4:57 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SW of Anderson Springs, CA 190 mi 6:36 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 198 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 199 mi 7:24 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 196 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 197 mi 10:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 199 mi 6:39 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 199 mi 5:49 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Bradley, CA 59 mi 1:34 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 2 km ENE of South El Monte, CA 226 mi 9:28 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 197 mi 11:58 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 197 mi 10:11 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Lytle Creek, CA 233 mi 2:46 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 197 mi 9:29 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 194 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 197 mi 11:56 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 197 mi 5:11 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Mendota

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Mendota has recorded 14,737 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 · 14737 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 403 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2011: 676 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 484 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2013: 642 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2014: 610 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 518 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 566 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2017: 563 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2018: 420 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2019: 3,173 (M2.5–4), 136 (M4+)2020: 2,063 (M2.5–4), 92 (M4+)2021: 1,029 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2022: 559 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2023: 617 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2024: 660 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2025: 591 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2026: 668 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 412 events, Energy: 42.2M2011: 704 events, Energy: 126.9M2012: 498 events, Energy: 141.8M2013: 661 events, Energy: 492.1M2014: 624 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 529 events, Energy: 62.6M2016: 584 events, Energy: 845.5M2017: 573 events, Energy: 44.5M2018: 428 events, Energy: 123.1M2019: 3,309 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,155 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 1,061 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 577 events, Energy: 136.8M2023: 636 events, Energy: 361.5M2024: 690 events, Energy: 566.0M2025: 605 events, Energy: 67.6M2026: 691 events, Energy: 774.0M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
38.1
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 — Mendota, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Mendota, California

Was there an earthquake in Mendota today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Mendota?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93640. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Mendota.

What is the earthquake history for Mendota, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Mendota area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93640.

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