California Earthquake Activity

Recent Earthquake Activity in California

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), California has experienced a significant number of earthquakes in recent days. In the past 24 hours, there have been 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of 1.5 or greater, and 494 earthquakes in the past 7 days. Over the past 30 days, there have been 932 earthquakes recorded in California.

Additional Information

These lists include most worldwide events of magnitude 4.5 and greater. For more information, please visit the USGS website.

Click on an earthquake on the above map for a zoomed-in view.

Earthquakes are shown as circles sized by magnitude:

• Red: 1 hour
• Blue: 1 day
• Yellow: 1 week

Click or tap on a circle to view more details about an earthquake.

The most recent earthquakes are at the top of the list.

Conclusion

The recent earthquake activity in California is a reminder of the state's seismic activity. While most earthquakes are small and do not cause any damage, it is important to be aware of the potential for larger earthquakes and to be prepared.