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Earthquakes Near Castroville, California 95012 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95012 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Castroville, California

52 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Castroville, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95012 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 Castroville, 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 — Castroville

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 13 / 100

Some seismic activity near Castroville. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 52
Closest to you M2.2, 10 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 43 days ago
Tracking Area
Castroville
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 52 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Castroville

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 248 mi 1:06 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 68 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 10 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 136 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 87 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 213 mi 9:18 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 154 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 10:39 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA 92 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 87 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 224 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 202 mi 1:34 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 88 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 153 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 24 km SW of Independence, CA 187 mi 1:11 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 165 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 75 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NW of Parkfield, CA 85 mi 7:20 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 154 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 152 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 152 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Cobb, CA 150 mi 1:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 151 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 150 mi 12:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 151 mi 12:39 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 87 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 153 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 153 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 219 mi 10:18 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 155 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 151 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 153 mi 11:01 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 149 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 8:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 153 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 249 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 153 mi 1:56 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 154 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 154 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 217 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 153 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA 241 mi 1:02 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 153 mi 8:38 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 12:22 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 12:58 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 154 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Castroville

Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Castroville has recorded 14,554 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
1
MAX M2.7
Sun
2
MAX M3.4
Mon
1
MAX M2.7
Tue
0
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Wed
5
MAX M3.6
Thu
1
MAX M2.8
Fri
0
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Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14554 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k050100150'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 62 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 585 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2009: 529 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2010: 541 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2011: 625 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2012: 433 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2013: 613 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 539 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2015: 478 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 538 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 546 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2018: 393 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 2,691 (M2.5–4), 115 (M4+)2020: 1,979 (M2.5–4), 87 (M4+)2021: 948 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2022: 520 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2023: 576 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2024: 572 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2025: 518 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2026: 398 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k020.0B40.0B60.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 62 events, Energy: 2.5M2008: 600 events, Energy: 131.8M2009: 548 events, Energy: 210.0M2010: 552 events, Energy: 53.0M2011: 654 events, Energy: 125.0M2012: 442 events, Energy: 130.8M2013: 630 events, Energy: 487.5M2014: 548 events, Energy: 1.0B2015: 487 events, Energy: 52.8M2016: 557 events, Energy: 846.9M2017: 556 events, Energy: 45.2M2018: 399 events, Energy: 115.7M2019: 2,806 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,066 events, Energy: 6.9B2021: 978 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 538 events, Energy: 133.3M2023: 594 events, Energy: 356.8M2024: 592 events, Energy: 499.3M2025: 531 events, Energy: 58.9M2026: 414 events, Energy: 494.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
47.3
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 — Castroville, California

What Castroville 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 — Castroville, California

Was there an earthquake in Castroville today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Castroville?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95012. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Castroville.

What is the earthquake history for Castroville, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Castroville area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95012.

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