Recent Earthquakes in California, United States - USGS Data

Track recent earthquakes across California, United States with real-time USGS data (M1.5+). View seismic activity on our interactive map. No quakes recently? Explore activity in nearby regions.

California, United States has had: (M1.5 or greater)

37 earthquakes in the past 24 hours

203 earthquakes in the past 7 days

747 earthquakes in the past 30 days

8066 earthquakes in the past 365 days

The largest earthquake in California, United States:

Past 24 Hours: M3.1 - 9 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA

Past 7 Days: M4.4 - 11 km N of Covelo, CA

Past 30 Days: M5.6 - 11 km N of Redwood Valley, CA

Past 365 Days: M5.6 - 11 km N of Redwood Valley, CA

Recent Earthquakes

Seismic Activity Analysis

This card summarizes recent seismic activity, trends, and swarm detection for this region.


Recent Activity

Several Events(202 earthquakes in 7 days)

Activity Trend

Stable(Last 7d: 202, Prev 7d: 165)

Swarm Detection

Detected 2 potential swarm(s) in the last 24 hours

  • • 10 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA: 4 earthquakes
  • • 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA: 11 earthquakes