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Earthquakes Near Sonora, California 95370 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 95370 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Sonora, California

54 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Sonora, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95370 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 Sonora, 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€” Sonora

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 Sonora. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 54
Closest to you M1.6, 57 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.7, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 46 days ago
Tracking Area
Sonora
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 54 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Sonora

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
M2.7 		Rarely felt 22 km SSW of Manton, CA 179 mi 7:52 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 10 km SW of Toms Place, CA 93 mi 4:48 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 2 km NE of Pacifica, CA 119 mi 12:16 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 21 km NW of Parkfield, CA 135 mi 10:54 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 74 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 210 mi 8:08 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 20 km E of McFarland, CA 178 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 13 km SE of Markleeville, CA 57 mi 11:49 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km N of Aromas, CA 102 mi 12:04 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km SE of Aromas, CA 104 mi 12:26 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of New Idria, CA 111 mi 12:55 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 147 mi 8:12 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 3 km WNW of Anderson Springs, CA 140 mi 5:02 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 10 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 188 mi 12:07 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 144 mi 10:10 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 146 mi 7:38 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 146 mi 2:55 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km SW of Grapevine, CA 226 mi 11:22 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 143 mi 6:19 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Pacifica, CA 119 mi 11:03 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 151 mi 5:23 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 6:51 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 9:18 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km N of Pine Mountain Club, CA 217 mi 3:08 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 142 mi 12:43 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 146 mi 2:52 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 11:24 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 143 mi 4:13 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km N of Coso Junction, CA 184 mi 8:50 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 151 mi 5:27 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 228 mi 8:00 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 196 mi 11:44 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 206 mi 5:15 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 143 mi 1:26 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 143 mi 1:17 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 217 mi 4:42 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 148 mi 11:13 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 142 mi 5:29 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SSW of Olancha, CA 179 mi 3:28 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 12:45 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 146 mi 8:21 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km NW of The Geysers, CA 144 mi 7:24 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA 143 mi 12:47 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 146 mi 2:33 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 146 mi 1:01 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 148 mi 12:09 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 146 mi 4:23 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 142 mi 5:48 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 143 mi 11:54 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 146 mi 9:07 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 142 mi 10:00 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 143 mi 1:37 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 143 mi 8:40 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 144 mi 8:44 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 142 mi 10:21 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Sonora

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Sonora has recorded 14,122 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 1256 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
0
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Sat
2
MAX M2.7
Sun
0
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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 14122 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 116 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2011: 648 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 449 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2013: 646 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 571 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2015: 489 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2016: 562 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2017: 568 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 414 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,162 (M2.5–4), 138 (M4+)2020: 2,034 (M2.5–4), 89 (M4+)2021: 1,000 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2022: 584 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 573 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2024: 647 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2025: 555 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2026: 634 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 117 events, Energy: 8.0M2011: 676 events, Energy: 124.4M2012: 458 events, Energy: 130.7M2013: 664 events, Energy: 490.3M2014: 580 events, Energy: 1.0B2015: 497 events, Energy: 50.2M2016: 582 events, Energy: 854.0M2017: 579 events, Energy: 48.3M2018: 420 events, Energy: 29.5M2019: 3,300 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,123 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 1,032 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 603 events, Energy: 138.9M2023: 592 events, Energy: 348.6M2024: 671 events, Energy: 516.2M2025: 569 events, Energy: 92.1M2026: 659 events, Energy: 783.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
32.6
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€” Sonora, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Sonora, California

Was there an earthquake in Sonora today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Sonora?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95370. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Sonora.

What is the earthquake history for Sonora, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Sonora area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95370.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Sonora?

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