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Earthquakes Near La Honda, California 94020 Today

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

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near La Honda, California

48 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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📊 Earthquake Watch — La Honda

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near La Honda. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 48
Closest to you M2.2, 36 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 43 days ago
Tracking Area
La Honda
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 48 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 · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 36 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 43 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 97 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 130 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 231 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 113 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 234 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Petrolia, CA 245 mi 6:06 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 111 mi 10:39 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA 135 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 129 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 49 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 111 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 24 km SW of Independence, CA 218 mi 1:11 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 209 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 110 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 39 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NW of Parkfield, CA 128 mi 7:20 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 112 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 110 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 110 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Cobb, CA 109 mi 1:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 110 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 12:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 12:39 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 110 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 111 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 112 mi 2:09 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 129 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 111 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 111 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 113 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 112 mi 11:01 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 111 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 111 mi 8:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 113 mi 3:27 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 112 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 112 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 111 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 112 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 113 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 112 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 112 mi 8:38 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 111 mi 12:22 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 112 mi 12:58 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 113 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — La Honda

Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

La Honda has recorded 11,318 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 1152 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
1
MAX M2.7
Sun
2
MAX M3.4
Mon
1
MAX M2.7
Tue
0
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Wed
2
MAX M3.3
Thu
1
MAX M2.8
Fri
0
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Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 11318 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k020406080'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 455 (M2.5–4), 16 (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: 387 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 471 events, Energy: 214.4M2010: 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: 509.3M2025: 539 events, Energy: 101.6M2026: 402 events, Energy: 492.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
32
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
M6.8 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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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — 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.

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

Earthquake FAQ — La Honda, California

Was there an earthquake in La Honda today?

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