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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95555 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Orick, California

44 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Orick, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95555 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 Orick, 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 — Orick

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 51 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 44
Closest to you M2.2, 35 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.4, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Orick
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 44 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Orick

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
M4.4 		Felt indoors 31 km NW of Covelo, CA 92 mi 10:21 PM Details →
M4.0 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 92 mi 12:25 AM Details →
M3.9 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 92 mi 10:20 PM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 54 km W of Petrolia, CA 79 mi 4:05 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 18 km ENE of Willow Creek, CA 35 mi 2:08 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 149 mi 8:41 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 181 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 185 mi 6:41 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 72 mi 5:12 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 182 mi 11:34 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 92 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 183 mi 12:47 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 183 mi 6:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 183 mi 2:29 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Cloverdale, CA 175 mi 2:05 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Santa Venetia, CA 243 mi 6:44 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 183 mi 7:31 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 183 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 183 mi 12:48 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 183 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 184 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 185 mi 8:29 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 183 mi 5:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 185 mi 8:28 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 182 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 185 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 212 mi 1:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 189 mi 6:45 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 182 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km E of Pistol River, Oregon 70 mi 6:34 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 181 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 182 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 185 mi 5:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 184 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 182 mi 6:29 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 183 mi 11:52 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 182 mi 2:54 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 184 mi 12:26 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 182 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 184 mi 10:02 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 181 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 180 mi 12:12 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 183 mi 3:01 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 180 mi 6:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Orick

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Orick has recorded 9,314 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M7.0 on Dec 5, 2024, located 2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake. On average, the area experiences approximately 628 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Thu
0
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Fri
2
MAX M2.7
Sat
3
MAX M3.7
Sun
0
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Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
3
MAX M2.7
Wed
4
MAX M4.4
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 9314 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000204060'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 299 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2007: 332 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2008: 465 (M2.5–4), 45 (M4+)2009: 298 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2010: 368 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2011: 286 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2012: 342 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2013: 469 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2014: 797 (M2.5–4), 39 (M4+)2015: 620 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2016: 361 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2017: 266 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2018: 309 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2019: 301 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2020: 293 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2021: 471 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2022: 395 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2023: 411 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2024: 674 (M2.5–4), 56 (M4+)2025: 615 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2026: 298 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 318 events, Energy: 480.2M2007: 361 events, Energy: 1.1B2008: 510 events, Energy: 4.6B2009: 314 events, Energy: 174.5M2010: 399 events, Energy: 6.6B2011: 304 events, Energy: 536.2M2012: 374 events, Energy: 2.0B2013: 506 events, Energy: 878.8M2014: 836 events, Energy: 17.2B2015: 657 events, Energy: 763.3M2016: 395 events, Energy: 8.7B2017: 288 events, Energy: 566.1M2018: 338 events, Energy: 3.2B2019: 331 events, Energy: 587.8M2020: 313 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 506 events, Energy: 4.0B2022: 424 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 442 events, Energy: 760.0M2024: 730 events, Energy: 33.3B2025: 645 events, Energy: 1.4B2026: 323 events, Energy: 924.9M
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
37.6
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

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 Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
M6.4 Dec 20, 2022
15km WSW of Ferndale, CA
M6.3 Aug 29, 2019
285 km W of Bandon, Oregon
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Orick, California

What Orick 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 — Orick, California

Was there an earthquake in Orick today?

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 92 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Orick in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Orick?

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What is the earthquake history for Orick, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Orick area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95555.

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