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Earthquakes Near Carmel Valley, California 93924 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93924 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Carmel Valley, California

47 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Carmel Valley, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93924 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 Carmel Valley, 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 — Carmel Valley

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 Carmel Valley. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 47
Closest to you M2.2, 34 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 43 days ago
Tracking Area
Carmel Valley
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 47 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Carmel Valley

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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 10 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 236 mi 1:06 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 96 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 34 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 163 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 68 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 190 mi 9:18 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 181 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA 72 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 67 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 206 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 180 mi 1:34 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 115 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 180 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 139 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 179 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 102 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 179 mi 12:24 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NW of Parkfield, CA 66 mi 7:20 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 181 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 180 mi 12:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 179 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 179 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 179 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 239 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 179 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 180 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 67 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 180 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 180 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 182 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 178 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 180 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 176 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 180 mi 10:28 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 180 mi 8:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 180 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 181 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 180 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 237 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 180 mi 1:56 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 180 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 181 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 181 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 196 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 180 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 181 mi 8:38 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 181 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Carmel Valley

Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Carmel Valley has recorded 14,829 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2007. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1075 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
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Sun
1
MAX M3.4
Mon
1
MAX M2.7
Tue
0
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Wed
5
MAX M3.6
Thu
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Fri
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Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14829 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 62 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 602 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2009: 548 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2010: 531 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2011: 614 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2012: 441 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2013: 494 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2014: 543 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2015: 472 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 511 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 534 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2018: 382 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,112 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 2,018 (M2.5–4), 91 (M4+)2021: 964 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2022: 526 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2023: 531 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2024: 560 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2025: 516 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2026: 383 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 62 events, Energy: 2.4M2008: 619 events, Energy: 120.9M2009: 566 events, Energy: 209.6M2010: 543 events, Energy: 53.9M2011: 643 events, Energy: 125.3M2012: 451 events, Energy: 131.8M2013: 506 events, Energy: 99.2M2014: 554 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 481 events, Energy: 52.8M2016: 527 events, Energy: 837.2M2017: 544 events, Energy: 45.3M2018: 388 events, Energy: 115.4M2019: 3,245 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,109 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 993 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 544 events, Energy: 135.4M2023: 547 events, Energy: 115.6M2024: 579 events, Energy: 505.7M2025: 529 events, Energy: 59.5M2026: 399 events, Energy: 493.9M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
33.2
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 — Carmel Valley, California

What Carmel Valley 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 — Carmel Valley, California

Was there an earthquake in Carmel Valley today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Carmel Valley?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93924. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Carmel Valley.

What is the earthquake history for Carmel Valley, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Carmel Valley area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93924.

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