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Earthquakes Near La Honda, California 94020 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 94020 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near La Honda, California

44 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of La Honda, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 94020 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 La Honda, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 41 / 100

Above-average activity near La Honda. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 44
Closest to you M1.4, 47 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.4, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
La Honda
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 44 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near La Honda

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
M4.4 		Felt indoors 31 km NW of Covelo, CA 200 mi 10:21 PM Details β†’
M3.9 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 201 mi 10:20 PM Details β†’
M3.3 		Light shaking 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada 216 mi 1:36 AM Details β†’
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 247 mi 5:48 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 5 km SE of Bishop, CA 213 mi 11:53 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 143 mi 8:41 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 112 mi 4:35 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 113 mi 4:10 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 6:41 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 9 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 73 mi 10:47 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 238 mi 5:12 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 200 mi 1:09 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 47 mi 10:05 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 110 mi 12:47 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 110 mi 6:55 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 110 mi 2:29 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Cloverdale, CA 118 mi 2:05 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Santa Venetia, CA 50 mi 6:44 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 110 mi 7:31 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 110 mi 6:49 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 110 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 11:28 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 8:29 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 110 mi 5:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 8:28 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 111 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 108 mi 5:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 85 mi 1:50 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 104 mi 6:45 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 111 mi 12:44 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 111 mi 11:09 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 111 mi 4:35 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 107 mi 5:38 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 4:32 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 111 mi 6:29 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 110 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 110 mi 2:54 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 12:26 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 111 mi 12:09 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 10:02 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 112 mi 8:42 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 110 mi 3:01 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 113 mi 6:22 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” La Honda

Since 2009 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

La Honda has recorded 11,317 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2009. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1154 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
2
MAX M2.9
Sat
4
MAX M3.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.6
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
6
MAX M3.3
Wed
4
MAX M4.4
Thu
0
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Since 2009 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 11317 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k020406080'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 379 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2010: 443 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2011: 599 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2012: 423 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2013: 638 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 572 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 474 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 535 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2017: 566 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 403 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 484 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2020: 1,672 (M2.5–4), 80 (M4+)2021: 1,007 (M2.5–4), 39 (M4+)2022: 550 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2023: 511 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2024: 697 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2025: 522 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2026: 461 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 394 events, Energy: 208.0M2010: 454 events, Energy: 48.3M2011: 625 events, Energy: 119.2M2012: 435 events, Energy: 137.8M2013: 655 events, Energy: 489.6M2014: 586 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 484 events, Energy: 393.9M2016: 558 events, Energy: 862.8M2017: 577 events, Energy: 47.9M2018: 410 events, Energy: 43.4M2019: 499 events, Energy: 315.9M2020: 1,752 events, Energy: 6.9B2021: 1,046 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 572 events, Energy: 160.9M2023: 530 events, Energy: 447.9M2024: 723 events, Energy: 509.4M2025: 539 events, Energy: 101.6M2026: 478 events, Energy: 752.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
31.9
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
M6.6 Dec 8, 2016
164 km W of Ferndale, California
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.5 Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” La Honda, California

What La Honda 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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Earthquake FAQ β€” La Honda, California

Was there an earthquake in La Honda today?

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 200 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of La Honda in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near La Honda?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 94020. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for La Honda.

What is the earthquake history for La Honda, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the La Honda area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 94020.

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