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Earthquakes Near Modesto, California 95358 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95358 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Modesto, California

57 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Modesto, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95358 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 57
Closest to you M1.4, 49 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.7, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 46 days ago
Tracking Area
Modesto
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 57 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
M2.7 		Rarely felt 22 km SSW of Manton, CA 187 mi 7:52 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 10 km SW of Toms Place, CA 128 mi 4:48 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 2 km NE of Pacifica, CA 75 mi 12:16 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 14 km SE of Markleeville, CA 103 mi 2:07 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 21 km NW of Parkfield, CA 113 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 128 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 20 km E of McFarland, CA 179 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 13 km SE of Markleeville, CA 104 mi 11:49 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 34 km SW of Independence, CA 161 mi 4:48 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km N of Aromas, CA 56 mi 12:04 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km SE of Aromas, CA 59 mi 12:26 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of New Idria, CA 90 mi 12:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km NE of Hollister, CA 49 mi 2:21 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 126 mi 8:12 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 3 km WNW of Anderson Springs, CA 119 mi 5:02 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 10 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 206 mi 12:07 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 124 mi 10:10 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 125 mi 7:38 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 125 mi 2:55 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km SW of Grapevine, CA 221 mi 11:22 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 122 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Pacifica, CA 75 mi 11:03 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 128 mi 5:23 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 125 mi 6:51 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 125 mi 9:18 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 121 mi 12:43 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 125 mi 2:52 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 126 mi 2:20 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 125 mi 11:24 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 123 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km N of Coso Junction, CA 203 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 128 mi 5:27 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 244 mi 8:00 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 214 mi 11:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 223 mi 5:15 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 122 mi 1:26 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 123 mi 1:17 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 233 mi 4:42 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 127 mi 11:13 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 122 mi 5:29 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 124 mi 12:45 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 126 mi 8:21 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km NW of The Geysers, CA 123 mi 7:24 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 125 mi 2:19 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA 123 mi 12:47 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 125 mi 2:33 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 126 mi 1:01 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 127 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 125 mi 4:23 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 122 mi 5:48 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 123 mi 11:54 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 125 mi 9:07 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 121 mi 10:00 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 122 mi 1:37 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 122 mi 8:40 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 123 mi 8:44 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 121 mi 10:21 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Modesto

Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Modesto has recorded 14,718 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2009. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1157 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
2
MAX M3.3
Tue
0
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Wed
2
MAX M3.8
Thu
2
MAX M2.6
Fri
1
MAX M2.5
Sat
2
MAX M2.7
Sun
0
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Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14718 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 312 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2010: 572 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2011: 630 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 453 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2013: 641 (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: 574 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2018: 408 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2019: 3,069 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 2,038 (M2.5–4), 89 (M4+)2021: 999 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2022: 550 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2023: 601 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2024: 640 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2025: 534 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2026: 586 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 325 events, Energy: 172.4M2010: 585 events, Energy: 57.1M2011: 658 events, Energy: 123.1M2012: 462 events, Energy: 130.6M2013: 658 events, Energy: 488.7M2014: 581 events, Energy: 1.0B2015: 496 events, Energy: 52.9M2016: 582 events, Energy: 854.1M2017: 584 events, Energy: 47.1M2018: 413 events, Energy: 26.8M2019: 3,203 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,127 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 1,031 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 570 events, Energy: 139.5M2023: 623 events, Energy: 533.4M2024: 663 events, Energy: 515.3M2025: 548 events, Energy: 91.0M2026: 609 events, Energy: 771.8M
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
M6.6 Dec 8, 2016
164 km W of Ferndale, California
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.5 Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
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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 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 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?

57 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 95358. 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 95358.

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