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Earthquakes Near Newark, California 94560 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 94560 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Newark, California

49 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Newark, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 94560 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 Newark, 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 — Newark

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 42 / 100

Above-average activity near Newark. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 49
Closest to you M1.3, 40 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.4, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Newark
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 49 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Newark

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
M4.4 		Felt indoors 31 km NW of Covelo, CA 190 mi 10:21 PM Details →
M4.0 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 190 mi 12:25 AM Details →
M3.9 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 190 mi 10:20 PM Details →
M3.3 		Light shaking 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada 198 mi 1:36 AM Details →
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 235 mi 5:48 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 133 mi 8:41 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 101 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 117 mi 4:10 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 97 mi 6:41 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 38 km SE of Mina, Nevada 238 mi 8:22 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 9 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 78 mi 10:47 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 230 mi 5:12 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 100 mi 11:34 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 190 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 48 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 101 mi 12:47 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 100 mi 6:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 101 mi 2:29 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Cloverdale, CA 108 mi 2:05 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Santa Venetia, CA 40 mi 6:44 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 101 mi 7:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 101 mi 11:06 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 100 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 101 mi 12:48 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 101 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 97 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 97 mi 8:29 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 99 mi 5:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 97 mi 8:28 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 100 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 97 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 71 mi 1:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 93 mi 6:45 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 100 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 101 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 100 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 96 mi 5:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 97 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 100 mi 6:29 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 99 mi 11:52 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 100 mi 2:54 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 97 mi 12:26 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 100 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 98 mi 10:02 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 101 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 102 mi 12:12 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 172 mi 12:19 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 99 mi 3:01 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 103 mi 6:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Newark

Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Newark has recorded 12,342 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

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

Yearly Activity · 12342 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 411 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2010: 472 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2011: 611 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2012: 443 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2013: 661 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 589 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 509 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 553 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2017: 580 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2018: 429 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 638 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2020: 1,903 (M2.5–4), 88 (M4+)2021: 1,063 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2022: 640 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2023: 562 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2024: 780 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2025: 596 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2026: 486 (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: 426 events, Energy: 209.0M2010: 484 events, Energy: 53.9M2011: 637 events, Energy: 119.1M2012: 456 events, Energy: 139.6M2013: 678 events, Energy: 490.0M2014: 603 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 519 events, Energy: 394.6M2016: 577 events, Energy: 879.1M2017: 592 events, Energy: 50.7M2018: 436 events, Energy: 43.8M2019: 659 events, Energy: 349.6M2020: 1,991 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,104 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 665 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 587 events, Energy: 505.4M2024: 811 events, Energy: 524.1M2025: 614 events, Energy: 105.3M2026: 503 events, Energy: 754.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
41.6
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 — Newark, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Newark, California

Was there an earthquake in Newark today?

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 190 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Newark in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Newark?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 94560. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Newark.

What is the earthquake history for Newark, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Newark area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 94560.

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