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Earthquakes Near Lakehead, California 96051 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 96051 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Lakehead, California

43 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Lakehead, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 96051 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 Lakehead, 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 — Lakehead

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 19 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 43
Closest to you M1.9, 66 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 16 days ago
Tracking Area
Lakehead
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 43 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Lakehead

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 240 mi 3:36 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km ESE of Black Butte Ranch, Oregon 242 mi 8:33 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 218 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 153 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 68 km ENE of Fallon Station, Nevada 245 mi 12:37 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 93 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 66 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Petrolia, CA 110 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 201 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 212 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 150 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 150 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Cobb, CA 146 mi 1:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 147 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 147 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 147 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 146 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 145 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 144 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 149 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 146 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 147 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 146 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 146 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 145 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 145 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 146 mi 12:58 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 144 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Lakehead

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Lakehead has recorded 10,199 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 925 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
2
MAX M2.7
Sun
3
MAX M3.4
Mon
2
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 · 10199 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k0204060'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 345 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2007: 387 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2008: 488 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2009: 330 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2010: 416 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2011: 328 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2012: 339 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2013: 485 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2014: 814 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2015: 681 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2016: 367 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2017: 295 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2018: 331 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2019: 318 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2020: 318 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2021: 779 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2022: 437 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2023: 449 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2024: 734 (M2.5–4), 48 (M4+)2025: 660 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2026: 390 (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: 360 events, Energy: 227.2M2007: 408 events, Energy: 635.0M2008: 512 events, Energy: 1.0B2009: 338 events, Energy: 60.3M2010: 439 events, Energy: 6.5B2011: 341 events, Energy: 129.8M2012: 360 events, Energy: 415.4M2013: 513 events, Energy: 661.3M2014: 849 events, Energy: 17.2B2015: 714 events, Energy: 625.3M2016: 390 events, Energy: 8.4B2017: 309 events, Energy: 454.0M2018: 350 events, Energy: 978.8M2019: 343 events, Energy: 422.4M2020: 332 events, Energy: 646.8M2021: 819 events, Energy: 5.0B2022: 461 events, Energy: 4.1B2023: 477 events, Energy: 748.3M2024: 782 events, Energy: 32.5B2025: 686 events, Energy: 617.8M2026: 416 events, Energy: 935.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
26.7
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 — Lakehead, California

What Lakehead 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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Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

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 Lakehead. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Lakehead, California

Was there an earthquake in Lakehead today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Lakehead?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 96051. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Lakehead.

What is the earthquake history for Lakehead, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Lakehead area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 96051.

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