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Earthquakes Near Willow Creek, California 95573 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95573 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Willow Creek, California

44 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Willow Creek, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95573 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 Willow Creek, 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 — Willow Creek

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 56 / 100

Significant activity near Willow Creek. You may have felt shaking.

Earthquakes nearby 44
Closest to you M2.2, 14 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.4, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Willow Creek
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 Willow Creek

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 62 mi 10:21 PM Details →
M4.0 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 61 mi 12:25 AM Details →
M3.9 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 61 mi 10:20 PM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 54 km W of Petrolia, CA 75 mi 4:05 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 18 km ENE of Willow Creek, CA 14 mi 2:08 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 118 mi 8:41 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 149 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 154 mi 6:41 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 55 mi 5:12 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 61 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 152 mi 12:47 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 152 mi 6:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 152 mi 2:29 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Cloverdale, CA 144 mi 2:05 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Santa Venetia, CA 211 mi 6:44 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 152 mi 7:31 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 152 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 152 mi 12:48 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 151 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 11:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 8:29 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 151 mi 5:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 154 mi 8:28 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 150 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 153 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 180 mi 1:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 157 mi 6:45 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 150 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km E of Pistol River, Oregon 101 mi 6:34 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 150 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 150 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 154 mi 5:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 150 mi 6:29 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 151 mi 11:52 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 151 mi 2:54 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 12:26 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 150 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 10:02 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 150 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 149 mi 12:12 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 151 mi 3:01 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 148 mi 6:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Willow Creek

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Willow Creek has recorded 9,718 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 823 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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

Yearly Activity · 9718 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k0204060'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 321 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2007: 346 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2008: 476 (M2.5–4), 43 (M4+)2009: 307 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2010: 382 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2011: 307 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2012: 353 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2013: 484 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2014: 816 (M2.5–4), 39 (M4+)2015: 682 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2016: 367 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2017: 279 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2018: 338 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2019: 313 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2020: 307 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2021: 501 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2022: 414 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2023: 424 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2024: 687 (M2.5–4), 53 (M4+)2025: 664 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2026: 338 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 339 events, Energy: 229.4M2007: 372 events, Energy: 479.7M2008: 519 events, Energy: 1.5B2009: 321 events, Energy: 171.4M2010: 412 events, Energy: 6.6B2011: 322 events, Energy: 123.3M2012: 381 events, Energy: 436.0M2013: 520 events, Energy: 753.4M2014: 855 events, Energy: 17.2B2015: 720 events, Energy: 768.3M2016: 398 events, Energy: 8.7B2017: 299 events, Energy: 474.7M2018: 363 events, Energy: 995.6M2019: 344 events, Energy: 470.2M2020: 328 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 536 events, Energy: 4.0B2022: 440 events, Energy: 4.1B2023: 453 events, Energy: 749.1M2024: 740 events, Energy: 32.3B2025: 694 events, Energy: 638.3M2026: 362 events, Energy: 925.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
37.5
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 — Willow Creek, California

What Willow Creek 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 — Willow Creek, California

Was there an earthquake in Willow Creek today?

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 62 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Willow Creek in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Willow Creek?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95573. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Willow Creek.

What is the earthquake history for Willow Creek, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Willow Creek area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95573.

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