Calamity
LowEarthquakesCalamity Score: 26

Earthquakes near Westmont

Los AngelesUnited StatesUSGS

Right now

The most recent data we hold from USGS arrived 2 hours ago, and this point is in it.

One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, <1 km from here.

Reported by USGS today.

No stronger detection stands among the 9 recorded within 20 km of this point since 19 May 2026 — 2 others scored the same. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 4 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.

What the source measured

USGS reported: 4 km ESE of Inglewood, CA

USGS recorded magnitude 2.6 at a depth of 19 km.

An estimated 923,500 people live within 15 km of this point.

This is the lowest magnitude we have recorded at this point, over 50 readings since 12 September 2026 — the previous range was 2.64 to 2.7.

Nearby, since 19 May 2026

How we know

One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 26 out of 100, at 82 % confidence.

The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.

Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeEarthquakes
SeverityLow
Calamity Score (ours)26 / 100
Our confidence82%
Coordinates33.9390, -118.3032
Nearest CityWestmont (0 km)
Population Exposed923.5K within 15 km
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-09-12T11:32:19.200Z
Sourcehttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci41545920

Score Breakdown

0
intensity
85
population
0
cascading
0
historical

Technical Details

Mag2.64
Depth18.79
Tsunamifalse
Felt22
Sig114
Usgs Dyfi Mag2.64
Usgs Dyfi Depth18.79
Usgs Dyfi Felt22
Usgs Dyfi Cdi3.1
Usgs Dyfi CdiDescriptionWeak
Usgs Dyfi Sig114
Usgs Dyfi Tsunamifalse
Usgs Dyfi Place4 km ESE of Inglewood, CA
Usgs Dyfi Types,dyfi,focal-mechanism,nearby-cities,origin,phase-data,scitech-link,
MergedSources[{"id":"usgs_dyfi_ci41545920","source":"usgs_dyfi","severity":"low","severityValue":15.84,"timestamp":1789212739200,"latitude":33.939,"longitude":-118.303166666667}]

Safety Information

If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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