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Earthquakes Near Vallecito, California 95251 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95251 Updated just now

65 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Vallecito, California

65 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Vallecito, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95251 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 Vallecito, 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 — Vallecito

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 36 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 65
Closest to you M1.5, 87 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.0, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Vallecito
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 65 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Vallecito

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
M4.0 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 209 mi 12:25 AM Details →
M3.3 		Light shaking 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada 107 mi 1:36 AM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 6 km NE of San Simeon, CA 170 mi 7:55 PM Details →
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 152 mi 5:48 AM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 143 mi 9:17 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 16 km ENE of Willows, CA 134 mi 8:54 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 2 km ENE of Aromas, CA 104 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 9 km NNW of Redwood Valley, CA 173 mi 5:43 PM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 132 mi 10:04 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 142 mi 10:41 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 164 mi 8:41 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km E of New Idria, CA 116 mi 10:43 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 138 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 12 km ESE of Willits, CA 174 mi 10:01 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 133 mi 4:10 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 1 km ESE of Pinnacles, CA 113 mi 9:07 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 44 km E of Tonopah, Nevada 203 mi 3:59 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 137 mi 11:34 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 142 mi 10:47 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 3 km W of Concord, CA 87 mi 9:46 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 209 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 94 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 143 mi 12:47 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 143 mi 6:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 143 mi 2:29 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Cloverdale, CA 147 mi 2:05 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 241 mi 2:32 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 241 mi 11:14 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 14 km W of Tehachapi, CA 229 mi 10:09 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 28 km N of Kernville, CA 183 mi 8:12 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 143 mi 11:06 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Pacifica, CA 114 mi 8:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 142 mi 7:49 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 143 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 143 mi 12:48 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 142 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 134 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 241 mi 7:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 204 mi 5:49 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 137 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 132 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 104 mi 1:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 130 mi 6:45 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 137 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 139 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 137 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 242 mi 8:04 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 241 mi 9:10 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 133 mi 5:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 134 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km ENE of The Geysers, CA 132 mi 8:00 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 24 km NNW of Searles Valley, CA 219 mi 12:20 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 134 mi 11:52 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 137 mi 2:54 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 134 mi 12:26 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 137 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 138 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 139 mi 12:12 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km S of Trona, CA 241 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 200 mi 1:29 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 232 mi 2:56 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 216 mi 9:45 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 16 km E of Little Lake, CA 212 mi 6:34 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 94 mi 12:19 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 142 mi 6:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Vallecito

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Vallecito has recorded 14,076 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2010. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1254 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
1
MAX M2.7
Tue
7
MAX M3.3
Wed
3
MAX M4.0
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14076 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 207 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2011: 649 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 448 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2013: 636 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2014: 567 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2015: 487 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 559 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 565 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 412 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,149 (M2.5–4), 138 (M4+)2020: 2,036 (M2.5–4), 89 (M4+)2021: 1,004 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2022: 582 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 569 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2024: 647 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2025: 551 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2026: 541 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 210 events, Energy: 17.9M2011: 677 events, Energy: 124.4M2012: 457 events, Energy: 130.6M2013: 652 events, Energy: 472.7M2014: 576 events, Energy: 1.0B2015: 496 events, Energy: 51.5M2016: 578 events, Energy: 852.5M2017: 574 events, Energy: 43.8M2018: 418 events, Energy: 28.8M2019: 3,287 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,125 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 1,036 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 601 events, Energy: 138.8M2023: 590 events, Energy: 489.8M2024: 671 events, Energy: 516.3M2025: 565 events, Energy: 91.6M2026: 563 events, Energy: 772.0M
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
M6.5 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
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Vallecito, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Vallecito, California

Was there an earthquake in Vallecito today?

65 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Vallecito in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Vallecito?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95251. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Vallecito.

What is the earthquake history for Vallecito, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Vallecito area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95251.

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