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Earthquakes Near Modesto, California 95355 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95355 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Modesto, California

53 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Modesto, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95355 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 Modesto, 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 — Modesto

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 Modesto. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 53
Closest to you M2.2, 55 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Modesto
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 53 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Modesto

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 166 mi 8:20 AM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 10 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 234 mi 1:06 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 55 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 65 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 104 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 120 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 239 mi 9:18 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 52 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 237 mi 3:38 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 245 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 130 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 240 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA 123 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 119 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 232 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 71 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 227 mi 1:34 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 74 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 128 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 209 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 128 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 62 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 131 mi 12:24 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NW of Parkfield, CA 118 mi 7:20 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 130 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 130 mi 12:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 132 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 131 mi 9:02 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 132 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 128 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 239 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 128 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 129 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 119 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 0 km E of The Geysers, CA 124 mi 9:57 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 128 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 128 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 131 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 128 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 128 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 124 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 129 mi 10:28 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 128 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 130 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 129 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 236 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 129 mi 1:56 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 129 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 131 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 130 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 238 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 236 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 128 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 130 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Modesto

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Modesto has recorded 14,087 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 · 14087 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 290 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2011: 633 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 457 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2013: 638 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 572 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2015: 487 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 562 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2017: 576 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2018: 409 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2019: 3,139 (M2.5–4), 137 (M4+)2020: 2,042 (M2.5–4), 89 (M4+)2021: 1,002 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2022: 554 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2023: 602 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2024: 640 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2025: 561 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2026: 455 (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: 296 events, Energy: 27.7M2011: 661 events, Energy: 124.0M2012: 466 events, Energy: 130.7M2013: 655 events, Energy: 488.6M2014: 581 events, Energy: 1.0B2015: 496 events, Energy: 52.9M2016: 582 events, Energy: 854.1M2017: 586 events, Energy: 47.2M2018: 414 events, Energy: 26.8M2019: 3,276 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,131 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 1,034 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 574 events, Energy: 139.8M2023: 624 events, Energy: 533.5M2024: 663 events, Energy: 514.8M2025: 575 events, Energy: 92.0M2026: 473 events, Energy: 506.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
32.9
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 — Modesto, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Modesto, California

Was there an earthquake in Modesto today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Modesto?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95355. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Modesto.

What is the earthquake history for Modesto, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Modesto area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95355.

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