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Earthquakes Near Grimes, California 95950 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95950 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Grimes, California

47 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Grimes, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95950 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 Grimes, 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 — Grimes

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 49 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 47
Closest to you M1.0, 43 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.4, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Grimes
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 47 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Grimes

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 105 mi 10:21 PM Details →
M3.9 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 105 mi 10:20 PM Details →
M3.3 		Light shaking 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada 155 mi 1:36 AM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 54 km W of Petrolia, CA 184 mi 4:05 PM Details →
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 248 mi 5:48 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 18 km ENE of Willow Creek, CA 156 mi 2:08 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 5 km SE of Bishop, CA 227 mi 11:53 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 64 mi 8:41 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 50 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 210 mi 4:10 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 49 mi 6:41 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 38 km SE of Mina, Nevada 233 mi 8:22 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 9 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 174 mi 10:47 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 156 mi 5:12 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 105 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 146 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 59 mi 12:47 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 58 mi 6:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 58 mi 2:29 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Cloverdale, CA 58 mi 2:05 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Santa Venetia, CA 79 mi 6:44 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 59 mi 7:31 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 58 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 58 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 48 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 51 mi 11:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 49 mi 8:29 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 51 mi 5:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 49 mi 8:28 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 50 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 46 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 43 mi 1:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 47 mi 6:45 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 50 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 52 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 49 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 49 mi 5:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 48 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 51 mi 6:29 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 48 mi 11:52 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 51 mi 2:54 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 49 mi 12:26 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 50 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 48 mi 10:02 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 50 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 48 mi 3:01 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 55 mi 6:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Grimes

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Grimes has recorded 15,757 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 931 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
3
MAX M2.9
Sat
4
MAX M3.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.6
Mon
3
MAX M2.7
Tue
6
MAX M3.3
Wed
5
MAX M4.4
Thu
0
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 15757 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 569 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2007: 576 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2008: 665 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2009: 509 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2010: 558 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2011: 651 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 477 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2013: 679 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2014: 1,047 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2015: 836 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2016: 607 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2017: 601 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2018: 472 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2019: 527 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2020: 1,840 (M2.5–4), 86 (M4+)2021: 1,094 (M2.5–4), 43 (M4+)2022: 660 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2023: 614 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2024: 881 (M2.5–4), 43 (M4+)2025: 779 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2026: 542 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 585 events, Energy: 132.2M2007: 595 events, Energy: 611.7M2008: 688 events, Energy: 300.8M2009: 516 events, Energy: 60.9M2010: 578 events, Energy: 6.4B2011: 679 events, Energy: 123.9M2012: 499 events, Energy: 513.3M2013: 702 events, Energy: 523.6M2014: 1,081 events, Energy: 17.0B2015: 867 events, Energy: 626.8M2016: 634 events, Energy: 9.1B2017: 614 events, Energy: 99.8M2018: 484 events, Energy: 67.1M2019: 548 events, Energy: 333.4M2020: 1,926 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,137 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 686 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 644 events, Energy: 765.2M2024: 924 events, Energy: 32.2B2025: 801 events, Energy: 127.6M2026: 569 events, Energy: 848.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
33.1
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 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.5 Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
M6.4 Dec 20, 2022
15km WSW of Ferndale, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Grimes, California

What Grimes 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 — Grimes, California

Was there an earthquake in Grimes today?

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 105 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Grimes in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

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What is the earthquake history for Grimes, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Grimes area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95950.

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