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Earthquakes Near Columbia, California 95310 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 95310 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Columbia, California

49 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Columbia, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95310 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 Columbia, 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€” Columbia

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 14 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 49
Closest to you M2.2, 89 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Columbia
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 Columbia

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
M2.8 		Rarely felt 3 km WNW of Redwood Valley, CA 175 mi 8:20 AM Details β†’
M2.5 		Rarely felt 10 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 228 mi 1:06 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 89 mi 10:54 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 108 mi 6:19 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 147 mi 7:33 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 110 mi 6:26 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 247 mi 9:48 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 143 mi 4:07 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 236 mi 4:47 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 147 mi 9:04 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 238 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 112 mi 8:50 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 243 mi 1:34 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 102 mi 7:59 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 141 mi 12:38 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 235 mi 1:18 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 141 mi 11:38 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 94 mi 9:59 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 146 mi 12:24 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 143 mi 5:03 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 144 mi 12:14 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 147 mi 6:04 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 146 mi 9:02 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 141 mi 7:28 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 233 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 185 mi 6:25 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 144 mi 2:27 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 147 mi 8:51 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 0 km E of The Geysers, CA 138 mi 9:57 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 141 mi 12:41 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 141 mi 9:32 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 143 mi 6:11 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 141 mi 1:16 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 239 mi 3:22 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 137 mi 12:02 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 141 mi 10:28 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 141 mi 12:35 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 144 mi 6:52 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 142 mi 7:12 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 230 mi 6:52 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 142 mi 1:56 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 142 mi 11:09 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km W of Cobb, CA 139 mi 4:51 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 144 mi 9:10 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 143 mi 5:11 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 232 mi 7:52 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 249 mi 4:13 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 141 mi 12:40 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 143 mi 4:08 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Columbia

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Columbia has recorded 14,096 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 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14096 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 298 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2011: 649 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 447 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2013: 638 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2014: 568 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2015: 488 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 559 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 564 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 411 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,159 (M2.5–4), 138 (M4+)2020: 2,035 (M2.5–4), 89 (M4+)2021: 1,001 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2022: 587 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 569 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2024: 649 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2025: 553 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2026: 457 (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: 304 events, Energy: 28.2M2011: 677 events, Energy: 124.4M2012: 456 events, Energy: 130.6M2013: 654 events, Energy: 472.8M2014: 577 events, Energy: 1.0B2015: 497 events, Energy: 51.6M2016: 578 events, Energy: 852.5M2017: 573 events, Energy: 43.7M2018: 417 events, Energy: 29.0M2019: 3,297 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,124 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 1,033 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 606 events, Energy: 139.0M2023: 588 events, Energy: 348.0M2024: 673 events, Energy: 516.3M2025: 567 events, Energy: 92.1M2026: 475 events, Energy: 507.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
32.4
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
M6.5 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Columbia, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Columbia, California

Was there an earthquake in Columbia today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Columbia?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95310. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Columbia.

What is the earthquake history for Columbia, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Columbia area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95310.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Columbia?

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