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Earthquakes Near Tahoe Vista, California 96148 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 96148 Updated just now

53 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Tahoe Vista, California

53 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Tahoe Vista, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 96148 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 Tahoe Vista, 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 — Tahoe Vista

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 42 / 100

Above-average activity near Tahoe Vista. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 53
Closest to you M3.3, 55 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.0, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Tahoe Vista
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 53 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Tahoe Vista

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
M4.0 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 188 mi 12:25 AM Details →
M3.3 		Light shaking 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada 55 mi 1:36 AM Details →
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 170 mi 5:48 AM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 158 mi 9:17 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 16 km ENE of Willows, CA 108 mi 8:54 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 2 km ENE of Aromas, CA 183 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 18 km ENE of Willow Creek, CA 215 mi 2:08 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 9 km NNW of Redwood Valley, CA 170 mi 5:43 PM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 215 mi 10:04 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 158 mi 10:41 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 163 mi 8:41 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km E of New Idria, CA 198 mi 10:43 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 151 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 12 km ESE of Willits, CA 170 mi 10:01 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 216 mi 4:10 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 1 km ESE of Pinnacles, CA 197 mi 9:07 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 240 mi 5:12 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 44 km E of Tonopah, Nevada 196 mi 3:59 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 150 mi 11:34 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 158 mi 10:47 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 3 km W of Concord, CA 139 mi 9:46 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 188 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 175 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 159 mi 12:47 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 158 mi 6:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 158 mi 2:29 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Cloverdale, CA 159 mi 2:05 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 28 km N of Kernville, CA 242 mi 8:12 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 159 mi 11:06 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Pacifica, CA 173 mi 8:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 158 mi 7:49 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 158 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 159 mi 12:48 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 158 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 148 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 151 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 146 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 131 mi 1:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 146 mi 6:45 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 150 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 150 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 148 mi 5:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 148 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km ENE of The Geysers, CA 147 mi 8:00 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 148 mi 11:52 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 2:54 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 148 mi 12:26 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 151 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 151 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 152 mi 12:12 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 135 mi 12:19 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 155 mi 6:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Tahoe Vista

Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Tahoe Vista has recorded 13,327 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 1118 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Thu
2
MAX M3.4
Fri
2
MAX M2.9
Sat
4
MAX M3.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.6
Mon
1
MAX M2.7
Tue
6
MAX M3.3
Wed
3
MAX M4.0
Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 13327 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 157 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2009: 527 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2010: 500 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2011: 627 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 461 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2013: 640 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2014: 935 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2015: 806 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2016: 576 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2017: 587 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2018: 414 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 705 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2020: 1,897 (M2.5–4), 87 (M4+)2021: 1,059 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2022: 651 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2023: 553 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2024: 614 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2025: 662 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2026: 522 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 159 events, Energy: 11.1M2009: 543 events, Energy: 196.6M2010: 510 events, Energy: 43.5M2011: 655 events, Energy: 123.7M2012: 475 events, Energy: 392.7M2013: 654 events, Energy: 471.0M2014: 960 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 830 events, Energy: 116.9M2016: 599 events, Energy: 856.4M2017: 596 events, Energy: 45.4M2018: 421 events, Energy: 42.4M2019: 732 events, Energy: 373.2M2020: 1,984 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,097 events, Energy: 3.2B2022: 675 events, Energy: 4.1B2023: 580 events, Energy: 514.4M2024: 637 events, Energy: 443.8M2025: 679 events, Energy: 117.7M2026: 541 events, Energy: 765.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
33.9
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 — Tahoe Vista, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Tahoe Vista, California

Was there an earthquake in Tahoe Vista today?

53 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Tahoe Vista in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Tahoe Vista?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 96148. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Tahoe Vista.

What is the earthquake history for Tahoe Vista, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Tahoe Vista area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 96148.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Tahoe Vista?

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