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Recent Earthquakes Near Palo Alto, California - USGS Data

Track recent earthquakes within 200 miles of Palo Alto, California, with real-time USGS data (M1.5+). View seismic activity on our interactive map. No quakes recently? Explore other quake-prone areas.

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Palo Alto, California has had: (M1.5 or greater)

17 earthquakes in the past 24 hours

71 earthquakes in the past 7 days

295 earthquakes in the past 30 days

3272 earthquakes in the past 365 days

The largest earthquake in Palo Alto, California:

Past 24 Hours: M2.8 - 8 km NNW of Lafayette, CA

Past 7 Days: M2.8 - 11 km ESE of Alum Rock, CA

Past 30 Days: M3.2 - 7 km NW of Pinnacles, CA

Past 365 Days: M4.7 - 4 km NW of Cobb, CA

Recent Earthquakes

Seismic Activity Analysis

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

Recent Activity

Several Events(71 earthquakes in 7 days)

Activity Trend

Stable(Last 7d: 71, Prev 7d: 81)

Swarm Detection

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

  • • 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA: 4 earthquakes
  • • 1 km E of Woodside, CA: 8 earthquakes
  • • 7 km NNW of Lafayette, CA: 3 earthquakes

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