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Earthquakes Near Vallecito, California 95251 Today

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Recent Earthquakes Near Vallecito, California

51 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
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Threat score: 14 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 51
Closest to you M2.2, 84 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Vallecito
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 51 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
M2.8 		Rarely felt 3 km WNW of Redwood Valley, CA 171 mi 8:20 AM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 10 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 231 mi 1:06 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 84 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 104 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 111 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 146 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 114 mi 6:26 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 52 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 206 mi 3:38 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 244 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 138 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 237 mi 4:47 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 145 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 240 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 108 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 244 mi 1:34 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 97 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 136 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 234 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 136 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 89 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 142 mi 12:24 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 138 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 139 mi 12:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 142 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 142 mi 9:02 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 137 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 236 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 188 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 137 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 145 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 0 km E of The Geysers, CA 133 mi 9:57 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 136 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 136 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 140 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 138 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 137 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 133 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 137 mi 10:28 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 137 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 139 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 137 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 233 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 137 mi 1:56 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 138 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km W of Cobb, CA 135 mi 4:51 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 140 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 138 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 235 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 250 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 136 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 139 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Vallecito

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Vallecito has recorded 14,072 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 1252 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
1
MAX M2.7
Sun
3
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 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14072 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 291 (M2.5–4), 6 (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: 454 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 297 events, Energy: 28.2M2011: 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: 516.2M2025: 565 events, Energy: 91.6M2026: 472 events, Energy: 506.7M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
32.1
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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Earthquake FAQ — Vallecito, California

Was there an earthquake in Vallecito today?

51 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background 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?

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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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