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Earthquakes Near Waterford, California 95386 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95386 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Waterford, California

50 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Waterford, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95386 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 Waterford, 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 — Waterford

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 Waterford. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 50
Closest to you M2.2, 72 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Waterford
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 50 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Waterford

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 179 mi 8:20 AM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 10 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 220 mi 1:06 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 72 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 76 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 117 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 118 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 232 mi 9:18 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 142 mi 6:26 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 52 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 219 mi 3:38 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 144 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 117 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 221 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 79 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 220 mi 1:34 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 90 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 142 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 206 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 141 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 79 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 146 mi 12:24 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 144 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 144 mi 12:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 146 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 146 mi 9:02 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 142 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 225 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 178 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 142 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 117 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 0 km E of The Geysers, CA 138 mi 9:57 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 142 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 142 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 143 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 142 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 138 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 142 mi 10:28 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 142 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 144 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 143 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 222 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 143 mi 1:56 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 143 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km W of Cobb, CA 140 mi 4:51 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 144 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 224 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 228 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 142 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 144 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Waterford

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Waterford has recorded 14,149 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 · 14149 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 296 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2011: 643 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 459 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2013: 639 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 575 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2015: 496 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 564 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2017: 577 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 412 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,146 (M2.5–4), 137 (M4+)2020: 2,043 (M2.5–4), 89 (M4+)2021: 999 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2022: 559 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2023: 604 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2024: 643 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2025: 564 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2026: 460 (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: 302 events, Energy: 28.2M2011: 671 events, Energy: 124.1M2012: 468 events, Energy: 130.8M2013: 657 events, Energy: 490.0M2014: 584 events, Energy: 1.0B2015: 505 events, Energy: 53.0M2016: 584 events, Energy: 854.1M2017: 588 events, Energy: 48.7M2018: 418 events, Energy: 29.5M2019: 3,283 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 2,132 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 1,031 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 579 events, Energy: 140.0M2023: 624 events, Energy: 391.9M2024: 667 events, Energy: 515.7M2025: 578 events, Energy: 92.4M2026: 478 events, Energy: 507.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
32.1
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 — Waterford, California

What Waterford 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 — Waterford, California

Was there an earthquake in Waterford today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Waterford?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95386. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Waterford.

What is the earthquake history for Waterford, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Waterford area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95386.

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