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Earthquakes Near Stinson Beach, California 94970 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 94970 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Stinson Beach, California

38 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Stinson Beach, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 94970 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 Stinson Beach, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Stinson Beach

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

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 44 / 100

Above-average activity near Stinson Beach. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 38
Closest to you M1.3, 12 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.4, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Stinson Beach
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 38 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Stinson Beach

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 NNW of Covelo, CA 152 mi 10:21 PM Details β†’
M3.9 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 152 mi 10:20 PM Details β†’
M2.8 		Rarely felt 54 km W of Petrolia, CA 210 mi 4:05 PM Details β†’
M2.7 		Rarely felt 3 km SSE of Anderson, CA 174 mi 2:24 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 23 km SSE of Porterville, CA 250 mi 5:07 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 2 km WSW of Canyondam, CA 176 mi 3:31 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 5 km SE of Bishop, CA 239 mi 11:53 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 30 km NW of Covelo, CA 151 mi 2:43 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 95 mi 8:41 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 60 mi 6:41 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 9 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 121 mi 10:47 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 93 mi 10:05 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 61 mi 12:47 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Santa Venetia, CA 12 mi 6:44 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 63 mi 6:32 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 61 mi 7:31 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km SW of Anderson Springs, CA 58 mi 4:01 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 61 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 61 mi 11:28 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 60 mi 8:29 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 62 mi 5:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 60 mi 8:28 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 63 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 63 mi 12:44 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 63 mi 11:09 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km W of Cobb, CA 64 mi 4:42 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 64 mi 5:31 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 61 mi 4:32 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 63 mi 6:29 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 62 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 61 mi 12:26 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 63 mi 12:09 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 65 mi 3:20 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 61 mi 10:02 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Cobb, CA 64 mi 5:35 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 64 mi 8:42 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 62 mi 1:45 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 63 mi 3:01 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Stinson Beach

Since 2009 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Stinson Beach has recorded 11,149 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
3
MAX M2.9
Sat
4
MAX M3.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.6
Mon
3
MAX M2.7
Tue
6
MAX M3.3
Wed
3
MAX M4.4
Thu
1
MAX M2.7
Since 2009 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 11149 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k010203040'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 335 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2010: 546 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2011: 631 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2012: 461 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2013: 634 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2014: 670 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2015: 529 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2016: 551 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2017: 579 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2018: 460 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2019: 502 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2020: 723 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2021: 953 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2022: 576 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2023: 539 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2024: 822 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2025: 714 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2026: 522 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 340 events, Energy: 45.1M2010: 566 events, Energy: 6.4B2011: 658 events, Energy: 120.9M2012: 483 events, Energy: 512.3M2013: 655 events, Energy: 464.9M2014: 690 events, Energy: 16.9B2015: 542 events, Energy: 525.4M2016: 577 events, Energy: 1.1B2017: 591 events, Energy: 91.3M2018: 472 events, Energy: 66.6M2019: 521 events, Energy: 329.2M2020: 751 events, Energy: 827.8M2021: 991 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 599 events, Energy: 4.1B2023: 568 events, Energy: 757.4M2024: 862 events, Energy: 32.2B2025: 735 events, Energy: 119.0M2026: 548 events, Energy: 830.7M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
31.3
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€” Stinson Beach, California

What Stinson Beach 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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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 Stinson Beach. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Stinson Beach, California

Was there an earthquake in Stinson Beach today?

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 152 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Stinson Beach in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Stinson Beach?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 94970. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Stinson Beach.

What is the earthquake history for Stinson Beach, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Stinson Beach area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 94970.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Stinson Beach?

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