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Earthquakes Near Alturas, California 96101 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 96101 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Alturas, California

35 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Alturas, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 96101 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 Alturas, 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 — Alturas

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 35
Closest to you M1.9, 169 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 15 days ago
Tracking Area
Alturas
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 35 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Alturas

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
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km ESE of Black Butte Ranch, Oregon 208 mi 8:33 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 215 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 196 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 218 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 169 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Petrolia, CA 214 mi 6:06 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 218 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 219 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 225 mi 12:24 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 218 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 220 mi 12:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 225 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 226 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 220 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 220 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 219 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 0 km E of The Geysers, CA 220 mi 9:57 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 218 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 218 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 219 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 223 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 219 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 219 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 218 mi 10:28 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 219 mi 8:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 218 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 220 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 219 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 218 mi 1:56 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 219 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 220 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 218 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 218 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 218 mi 8:38 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 218 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Alturas

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Alturas has recorded 8,850 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 873 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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MAX M2.7
Sun
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MAX M3.4
Mon
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MAX M2.7
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MAX M3.3
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 8850 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0200400600800010203040'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 312 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2007: 336 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2008: 425 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2009: 261 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2010: 343 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2011: 394 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2012: 289 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2013: 422 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 685 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2015: 607 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2016: 391 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 278 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2018: 241 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 292 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2020: 252 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2021: 696 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2022: 398 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2023: 355 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2024: 626 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2025: 569 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2026: 314 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0200400600800010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 322 events, Energy: 86.9M2007: 349 events, Energy: 410.1M2008: 441 events, Energy: 281.2M2009: 266 events, Energy: 41.9M2010: 358 events, Energy: 6.4B2011: 413 events, Energy: 85.0M2012: 303 events, Energy: 299.2M2013: 439 events, Energy: 458.9M2014: 710 events, Energy: 17.0B2015: 632 events, Energy: 473.7M2016: 410 events, Energy: 829.5M2017: 286 events, Energy: 68.9M2018: 247 events, Energy: 37.7M2019: 310 events, Energy: 311.6M2020: 262 events, Energy: 112.4M2021: 726 events, Energy: 3.5B2022: 418 events, Energy: 4.1B2023: 379 events, Energy: 488.5M2024: 658 events, Energy: 32.1B2025: 586 events, Energy: 117.6M2026: 335 events, Energy: 559.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
17.3
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 Mar 31, 2020
Stanley, Idaho
M6.5 Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Alturas, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Alturas, California

Was there an earthquake in Alturas today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Alturas?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 96101. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Alturas.

What is the earthquake history for Alturas, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Alturas area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 96101.

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