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Earthquakes Near Downieville, California 95936 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 95936 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Downieville, California

42 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Downieville, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95936 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 Downieville, 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€” Downieville

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near Downieville. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 42
Closest to you M2.2, 103 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Downieville
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 42 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Downieville

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
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 139 mi 10:54 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 190 mi 6:19 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 103 mi 4:37 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 248 mi 7:33 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 52 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 241 mi 3:38 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 176 mi 9:48 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 120 mi 4:07 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 158 mi 6:25 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Petrolia, CA 198 mi 6:06 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 119 mi 10:39 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 248 mi 9:04 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 134 mi 7:59 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 118 mi 12:38 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 119 mi 11:38 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 137 mi 9:59 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 126 mi 12:24 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NW of Parkfield, CA 247 mi 7:20 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 120 mi 5:03 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 122 mi 12:14 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 127 mi 6:04 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 128 mi 6:53 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 120 mi 7:28 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 120 mi 2:02 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 119 mi 5:00 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 248 mi 8:51 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 118 mi 12:41 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 118 mi 9:32 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 121 mi 3:44 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 123 mi 6:11 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 119 mi 1:16 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 12:02 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 120 mi 8:59 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 119 mi 12:35 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 121 mi 6:52 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 119 mi 7:12 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 119 mi 1:56 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 120 mi 11:09 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 122 mi 9:10 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 120 mi 5:11 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 118 mi 12:40 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 119 mi 8:38 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 120 mi 4:08 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Downieville

Since 2008 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Downieville has recorded 13,868 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2008. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1115 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
1
MAX M2.7
Sun
4
MAX M3.4
Mon
3
MAX M3.3
Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Wed
2
MAX M3.3
Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Since 2008 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 13868 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 274 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2009: 462 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2010: 556 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2011: 630 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2012: 461 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2013: 653 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2014: 969 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2015: 829 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2016: 586 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2017: 588 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 444 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 522 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2020: 1,849 (M2.5–4), 86 (M4+)2021: 1,070 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2022: 642 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2023: 598 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2024: 869 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2025: 887 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2026: 490 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 282 events, Energy: 58.3M2009: 467 events, Energy: 52.6M2010: 576 events, Energy: 6.4B2011: 656 events, Energy: 120.3M2012: 480 events, Energy: 460.8M2013: 673 events, Energy: 509.3M2014: 999 events, Energy: 17.0B2015: 856 events, Energy: 464.1M2016: 610 events, Energy: 864.7M2017: 599 events, Energy: 90.7M2018: 454 events, Energy: 57.3M2019: 544 events, Energy: 341.0M2020: 1,935 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,111 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 667 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 627 events, Energy: 517.7M2024: 906 events, Energy: 32.2B2025: 912 events, Energy: 153.8M2026: 514 events, Energy: 568.7M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
28.4
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
M6.6 Dec 8, 2016
164 km W of Ferndale, California
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.5 Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Downieville, California

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Downieville, California

Was there an earthquake in Downieville today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Downieville?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95936. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Downieville.

What is the earthquake history for Downieville, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Downieville area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95936.

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