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)

28 earthquakes in the past 24 hours

161 earthquakes in the past 7 days

1003 earthquakes in the past 30 days

7931 earthquakes in the past 365 days

The largest earthquake in California, United States:

Past 24 Hours: M2.5 - 9 km N of Pinnacles, CA

Past 7 Days: M3.4 - 26 km NE of Viola, CA

Past 30 Days: M4.7 - 5 km WSW of Brawley, California

Past 365 Days: M5.3 - 13 km NNW of Susanville, California

Recent Earthquakes

Seismic Activity Analysis

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


Recent Activity

Several Events(150 earthquakes in 7 days)

Activity Trend

Stable(Last 7d: 150, Prev 7d: 154)

Swarm Detection

Detected 3 potential swarm(s) in the last 24 hours

  • • 11 km WNW of Calipatria, CA: 3 earthquakes
  • • 1 km N of Lakeport, CA: 3 earthquakes
  • • 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA: 4 earthquakes