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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95348 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Merced, California

48 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Merced, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95348 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 Merced, 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 — Merced

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 Merced. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 48
Closest to you M1.6, 69 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Merced
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 48 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Merced

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 196 mi 8:20 AM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 10 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 204 mi 1:06 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 83 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 71 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 100 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 213 mi 9:18 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 153 mi 6:26 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 160 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 197 mi 4:47 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 99 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 202 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 69 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 201 mi 1:34 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 103 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 158 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 188 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 158 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 90 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 162 mi 12:24 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 160 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 161 mi 12:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 162 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 162 mi 9:02 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 158 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 208 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 162 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 158 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 99 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 0 km E of The Geysers, CA 154 mi 9:57 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 158 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 158 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 159 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 159 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 155 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 159 mi 10:28 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 159 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 161 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 159 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 205 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 159 mi 1:56 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 159 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km W of Cobb, CA 157 mi 4:51 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 161 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 160 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 207 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 209 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 159 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 161 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Merced

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Merced has recorded 14,199 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 · 14199 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 297 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2011: 657 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2012: 459 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2013: 636 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 572 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2015: 504 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 569 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 571 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 415 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,156 (M2.5–4), 137 (M4+)2020: 2,051 (M2.5–4), 90 (M4+)2021: 1,003 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2022: 557 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 600 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2024: 640 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2025: 577 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2026: 466 (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: 303 events, Energy: 27.8M2011: 686 events, Energy: 126.8M2012: 468 events, Energy: 131.4M2013: 654 events, Energy: 489.5M2014: 581 events, Energy: 1.0B2015: 514 events, Energy: 57.0M2016: 588 events, Energy: 848.8M2017: 582 events, Energy: 47.4M2018: 421 events, Energy: 29.4M2019: 3,293 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,141 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 1,034 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 576 events, Energy: 137.1M2023: 618 events, Energy: 357.9M2024: 664 events, Energy: 522.0M2025: 592 events, Energy: 95.5M2026: 484 events, Energy: 507.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
32.6
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 — Merced, California

What Merced 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 — Merced, California

Was there an earthquake in Merced today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Merced?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95348. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Merced.

What is the earthquake history for Merced, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Merced area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95348.

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