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Earthquake Activity Near Elk, California 95432

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95432 Updated just now

72 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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📊 Current Threat Level

Live seismic risk assessment based on USGS data

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 46 / 100

Above-average activity near Elk. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby72
Closest to youM1.7, 44 mi
Strongest in last 24hrM3.5, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+2 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes

Past 24 hours within 250 miles

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M3.5		Light shaking4 km E of Covelo, CA53 mi12:52 PMDetails →
M3.3		Light shaking4 km E of Covelo, CA53 mi12:37 AMDetails →
M2.8		Rarely felt16 km S of Tres Pinos, CA212 mi8:32 PMDetails →
M2.6		Rarely felt18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada246 mi5:30 AMDetails →
M2.5		Rarely felt18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada246 mi6:32 PMDetails →

📈 History & Trends — Elk

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
0
—
Tue
6
MAX M3.5
Wed
5
MAX M3.2
Thu
3
MAX M2.8
Fri
11
MAX M5.2
Sat
6
MAX M3.4
Sun
5
MAX M3.5
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 10774 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by MagnitudeBar chart showing M2.5–4 earthquakes per year with a line overlay for M4+ events05001k0204060'06'08'10'12'14'16'18'20'22'24'262006: 418 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2007: 458 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2008: 558 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2009: 402 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2010: 475 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2011: 413 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2012: 408 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2013: 560 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2014: 522 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2015: 436 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2016: 391 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2017: 412 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2018: 411 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2019: 392 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2020: 405 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2021: 832 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2022: 509 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2023: 502 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2024: 780 (M2.5–4), 45 (M4+)2025: 686 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2026: 324 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
35.2
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.0Dec 5, 2024
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
M6.8Mar 10, 2014
77 km WNW of Indianola, California
M6.6Dec 8, 2016
164 km W of Ferndale, California
M6.5Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
M6.4Dec 20, 2022
15km WSW of Ferndale, CA
M6.3Aug 29, 2019
285 km W of Bandon, Oregon
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety

What to 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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