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Earthquakes Near Salinas, California 93908 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93908 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Salinas, California

51 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Salinas, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93908 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 Salinas, 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 — Salinas

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 Salinas. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 51
Closest to you M1.2, 83 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 54 days ago
Tracking Area
Salinas
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 Salinas

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
M2.3 		Rarely felt 10 km SW of Toms Place, CA 168 mi 4:48 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 167 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 233 mi 10:02 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 166 mi 8:37 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 58 km WNW of Beatty, Nevada 238 mi 12:34 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Pleasant Hill, CA 96 mi 12:44 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 20 km E of McFarland, CA 159 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 166 mi 9:52 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 17 km WNW of Tehachapi, CA 193 mi 1:26 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 166 mi 8:12 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 162 mi 6:23 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 166 mi 9:16 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 10 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 210 mi 12:07 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 10:10 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NNW of Piru, CA 211 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 166 mi 7:38 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NW of Boron, CA 245 mi 11:12 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km SW of Grapevine, CA 188 mi 11:22 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Pacifica, CA 83 mi 11:03 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 166 mi 5:23 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km N of Pine Mountain Club, CA 177 mi 3:08 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 11:09 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 163 mi 12:43 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km N of Coso Junction, CA 207 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 166 mi 5:27 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 230 mi 2:33 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 166 mi 7:26 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 163 mi 1:26 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 165 mi 1:17 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 232 mi 4:42 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 167 mi 11:13 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 163 mi 5:29 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 1 km NW of The Geysers, CA 163 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 11:21 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 167 mi 5:07 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SSW of Olancha, CA 201 mi 3:28 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 12:45 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 167 mi 8:21 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 167 mi 11:11 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 167 mi 1:01 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 167 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 167 mi 3:02 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 164 mi 11:54 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 166 mi 9:07 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Cobb, CA 166 mi 1:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 234 mi 12:48 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 168 mi 10:51 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 167 mi 12:58 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 167 mi 7:35 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 0 km W of The Geysers, CA 162 mi 8:58 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 7 km W of Cobb, CA 167 mi 8:38 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Salinas

Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Salinas has recorded 15,119 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2008. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1083 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Tue
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Wed
1
MAX M2.7
Thu
2
MAX M2.6
Fri
1
MAX M2.5
Sat
1
MAX M2.5
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Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 15119 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 489 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2009: 547 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2010: 544 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2011: 624 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2012: 439 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2013: 615 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 542 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2015: 479 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 533 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2017: 545 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2018: 389 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,118 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 2,034 (M2.5–4), 91 (M4+)2021: 971 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2022: 531 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 558 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2024: 594 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2025: 518 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2026: 547 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 505 events, Energy: 114.3M2009: 566 events, Energy: 210.5M2010: 555 events, Energy: 53.6M2011: 653 events, Energy: 124.9M2012: 449 events, Energy: 131.9M2013: 632 events, Energy: 487.6M2014: 553 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 488 events, Energy: 52.9M2016: 550 events, Energy: 839.9M2017: 555 events, Energy: 45.5M2018: 395 events, Energy: 115.5M2019: 3,251 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,125 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 1,001 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 550 events, Energy: 136.5M2023: 576 events, Energy: 357.8M2024: 616 events, Energy: 514.7M2025: 531 events, Energy: 59.2M2026: 568 events, Energy: 763.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
52.8
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.1 Jul 6, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M7.0 Dec 5, 2024
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
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
M6.2 Dec 20, 2021
7km N of Petrolia, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Salinas, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Salinas, California

Was there an earthquake in Salinas today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Salinas?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93908. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Salinas.

What is the earthquake history for Salinas, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Salinas area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93908.

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