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Earthquakes Near Kings Beach, California 96143 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 96143 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Kings Beach, California

43 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Kings Beach, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 96143 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 Kings Beach, 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 — Kings Beach

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 15 / 100

Some seismic activity near Kings Beach. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 43
Closest to you M2.1, 53 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Kings Beach
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 Kings Beach

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 3 km WNW of Redwood Valley, CA 172 mi 8:20 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 146 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 185 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 131 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 229 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 53 mi 6:26 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 52 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 195 mi 3:38 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 221 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 153 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 228 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 192 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 148 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 151 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 147 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 159 mi 12:24 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 5 km SW of Petrolia, CA 239 mi 7:38 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 153 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 155 mi 12:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 160 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 159 mi 9:02 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 240 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 228 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 0 km E of The Geysers, CA 150 mi 9:57 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 151 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 151 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 154 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 155 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 149 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 151 mi 10:28 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 151 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 154 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 152 mi 1:56 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km W of Cobb, CA 150 mi 4:51 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 155 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 153 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 151 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 153 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Kings Beach

Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Kings Beach has recorded 13,257 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2008. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1115 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
1
MAX M2.7
Sun
3
MAX M3.4
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
0
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Wed
2
MAX M3.3
Thu
1
MAX M2.8
Fri
0
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Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 13257 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 252 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2009: 524 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2010: 498 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2011: 619 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 456 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2013: 635 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2014: 928 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2015: 801 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2016: 572 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2017: 584 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 410 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2019: 702 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2020: 1,894 (M2.5–4), 87 (M4+)2021: 1,053 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2022: 644 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2023: 549 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2024: 603 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2025: 658 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2026: 445 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 255 events, Energy: 15.8M2009: 540 events, Energy: 196.6M2010: 509 events, Energy: 44.9M2011: 647 events, Energy: 123.0M2012: 470 events, Energy: 392.6M2013: 649 events, Energy: 470.6M2014: 953 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 825 events, Energy: 116.8M2016: 594 events, Energy: 854.9M2017: 593 events, Energy: 45.3M2018: 415 events, Energy: 25.5M2019: 729 events, Energy: 373.1M2020: 1,981 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,090 events, Energy: 3.2B2022: 668 events, Energy: 4.1B2023: 576 events, Energy: 514.3M2024: 626 events, Energy: 443.3M2025: 675 events, Energy: 117.7M2026: 462 events, Energy: 504.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
33.6
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.1 Jul 6, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
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
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Kings Beach, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Kings Beach, California

Was there an earthquake in Kings Beach today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Kings Beach?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 96143. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Kings Beach.

What is the earthquake history for Kings Beach, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Kings Beach area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 96143.

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