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Earthquakes Near Big Bar, California 96010 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 96010 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Big Bar, California

41 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Big Bar, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 96010 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 Big Bar, 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 — Big Bar

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 17 / 100

Some seismic activity near Big Bar. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 41
Closest to you M1.9, 30 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 16 days ago
Tracking Area
Big Bar
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 41 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Big Bar

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
M2.8 		Rarely felt 175 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon 199 mi 3:36 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 228 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 160 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 54 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 144 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 30 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Petrolia, CA 67 mi 6:06 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 10:39 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 208 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 145 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 146 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 221 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 144 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 148 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 148 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Cobb, CA 147 mi 1:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 146 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 148 mi 12:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 147 mi 12:39 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 146 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 144 mi 2:09 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 145 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 145 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 143 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 148 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 144 mi 11:01 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 148 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 8:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 144 mi 3:27 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 145 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 144 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 144 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 144 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 144 mi 8:38 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 12:22 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 145 mi 12:58 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 144 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Big Bar

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Big Bar has recorded 9,811 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 817 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
2
MAX M2.7
Sun
3
MAX M3.4
Mon
3
MAX M3.3
Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Wed
1
MAX M3.3
Thu
1
MAX M2.8
Fri
1
MAX M2.8
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 9811 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k0204060'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 328 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2007: 351 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2008: 489 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2009: 316 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2010: 397 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2011: 309 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2012: 347 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2013: 483 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2014: 819 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2015: 680 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2016: 367 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2017: 281 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2018: 341 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2019: 314 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2020: 324 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2021: 509 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2022: 413 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2023: 427 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2024: 685 (M2.5–4), 51 (M4+)2025: 652 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2026: 393 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 345 events, Energy: 228.7M2007: 375 events, Energy: 461.9M2008: 529 events, Energy: 1.5B2009: 326 events, Energy: 63.8M2010: 428 events, Energy: 6.6B2011: 323 events, Energy: 119.7M2012: 374 events, Energy: 431.4M2013: 518 events, Energy: 750.8M2014: 856 events, Energy: 17.2B2015: 718 events, Energy: 767.5M2016: 396 events, Energy: 8.5B2017: 299 events, Energy: 470.5M2018: 365 events, Energy: 994.7M2019: 342 events, Energy: 458.5M2020: 344 events, Energy: 789.1M2021: 543 events, Energy: 4.0B2022: 439 events, Energy: 4.1B2023: 455 events, Energy: 748.2M2024: 736 events, Energy: 32.3B2025: 681 events, Energy: 635.3M2026: 419 events, Energy: 935.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
33.4
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 — Big Bar, California

What Big Bar 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 — Big Bar, California

Was there an earthquake in Big Bar today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Big Bar?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 96010. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Big Bar.

What is the earthquake history for Big Bar, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Big Bar area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 96010.

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