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Earthquakes Near Paynes Creek, California 96075 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 96075 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Paynes Creek, California

46 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Paynes Creek, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 96075 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 Paynes 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 — Paynes Creek

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 53 / 100

Above-average activity near Paynes Creek. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 46
Closest to you M3.9, 86 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.4, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Paynes Creek
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 46 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Paynes 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 87 mi 10:21 PM Details →
M4.0 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 86 mi 12:25 AM Details →
M3.9 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 86 mi 10:20 PM Details →
M3.3 		Light shaking 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada 172 mi 1:36 AM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 54 km W of Petrolia, CA 160 mi 4:05 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 18 km ENE of Willow Creek, CA 93 mi 2:08 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 101 mi 8:41 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 116 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 118 mi 6:41 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 131 mi 5:12 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 11:34 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 86 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 235 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 124 mi 12:47 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 123 mi 6:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 123 mi 2:29 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Cloverdale, CA 118 mi 2:05 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Santa Venetia, CA 167 mi 6:44 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 124 mi 7:31 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 124 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 124 mi 12:48 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 123 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 118 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 118 mi 8:29 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 118 mi 5:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 118 mi 8:28 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 117 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 130 mi 1:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 120 mi 6:45 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km E of Pistol River, Oregon 183 mi 6:34 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 118 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 116 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 119 mi 5:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 118 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 6:29 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 117 mi 11:52 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 118 mi 2:54 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 118 mi 12:26 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 10:02 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 12:12 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 116 mi 3:01 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 119 mi 6:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Paynes Creek

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Paynes Creek has recorded 11,705 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

Thu
1
MAX M2.8
Fri
3
MAX M2.9
Sat
3
MAX M3.7
Sun
0
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Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
3
MAX M2.7
Wed
5
MAX M4.4
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 11705 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: 414 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2007: 439 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2008: 529 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2009: 378 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2010: 458 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2011: 515 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2012: 387 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2013: 534 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2014: 902 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2015: 741 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2016: 495 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2017: 379 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2018: 371 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2019: 404 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2020: 516 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2021: 847 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2022: 509 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 482 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2024: 776 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2025: 663 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2026: 482 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 431 events, Energy: 229.1M2007: 457 events, Energy: 619.3M2008: 551 events, Energy: 293.5M2009: 386 events, Energy: 63.6M2010: 478 events, Energy: 6.4B2011: 542 events, Energy: 112.7M2012: 406 events, Energy: 414.1M2013: 555 events, Energy: 471.8M2014: 934 events, Energy: 17.0B2015: 770 events, Energy: 617.8M2016: 522 events, Energy: 9.1B2017: 392 events, Energy: 99.6M2018: 383 events, Energy: 606.7M2019: 429 events, Energy: 396.4M2020: 536 events, Energy: 730.9M2021: 883 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 530 events, Energy: 4.1B2023: 511 events, Energy: 753.4M2024: 817 events, Energy: 32.2B2025: 682 events, Energy: 113.5M2026: 510 events, Energy: 1.2B
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
28
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 — Paynes Creek, California

What Paynes 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 — Paynes Creek, California

Was there an earthquake in Paynes Creek today?

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 87 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Paynes Creek in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Paynes Creek?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 96075. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Paynes Creek.

What is the earthquake history for Paynes Creek, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Paynes Creek area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 96075.

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