As of 8 September 2026, 91 earthquakes have been recorded in or near United States in the past 24 hours, 772 in the last 7 days and 4588 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 5.7 event near Offshore Chiapas, Mexico at 10 km depth on 18 August 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.
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Live maps and recent activity for every US state - from California and Alaska to the New Madrid and Cascadia zones.
The United States sees the most earthquakes along the West Coast and Alaska, with notable activity in Oklahoma, Hawaii and the New Madrid zone. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in United States (USA) - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for United States, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in United States - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in United States
Show the full list of 285 recent earthquakes
- 0.85 km NNW of Beaumont, CA42 minutes ago · 07/09/2026, 23:58:23 · 3 km deep
- 1.05 km NNW of Beaumont, CA52 minutes ago · 07/09/2026, 23:47:59 · 4 km deep
- 1.18 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA53 minutes ago · 07/09/2026, 23:47:03 · 5 km deep
- 1.211 km N of Cabazon, CA1 hour ago · 07/09/2026, 23:06:59 · 18 km deep
- 1.516 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA1 hour ago · 07/09/2026, 22:58:25 · 7 km deep
- 1.15 km WNW of The Geysers, CA1 hour ago · 07/09/2026, 22:54:13 · 2 km deep
- 1.08 km NW of The Geysers, CA2 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 21:47:39 · 2 km deep
- 3.735 km E of Hydesville, CA2 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 21:44:24 · 24 km deep
- 1.25 km NNW of Redwood Valley, CA3 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 21:37:27 · 6 km deep
- 1.65 km SW of Idyllwild, CA3 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 21:37:17 · 16 km deep
- 0.88 km WNW of Cobb, CA3 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 20:43:40 · 2 km deep
- 0.711 km WNW of Cobb, CA4 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 20:16:30 · 1 km deep
- 1.511 km WNW of Cobb, CA4 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 20:14:51 · 2 km deep
- 2.7NICARAGUA4 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 20:04:11 · 13 km deep
- 0.912 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA4 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 20:01:01 · 7 km deep
- 1.61 km NW of Hollister, CA4 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 20:00:09 · 10 km deep
- 2.311 km WSW of Petrolia, CA5 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 19:37:58 · 15 km deep
- 1.60 km S of Angwin, CA5 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 19:01:32 · -0 km deep
- 1.011 km ENE of North Tustin, CA6 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 18:13:50 · 4 km deep
- 1.711 km ENE of North Tustin, CA6 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 18:08:20 · 3 km deep
- 1.37 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA6 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 18:06:39 · 6 km deep
- 1.55 km NW of Boron, CA6 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 18:02:38 · -1 km deep
- 1.43 km SSE of The Geysers, CA6 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 17:48:42 · 1 km deep
- 0.728 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA7 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 17:38:10 · 7 km deep
- 0.67 km WNW of The Geysers, CA7 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 17:35:15 · 9 km deep
- 1.63 km WSW of Paramount, CA7 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 17:06:53 · 18 km deep
- 1.63 km WSW of Sylmar, CA7 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 16:42:33 · 7 km deep
- 3.2CARIBBEAN SEA8 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 16:35:00 · 300 km deep
- 2.29 km ENE of Gilroy, CA8 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 16:19:14 · 6 km deep
- 1.34 km SE of Brawley, CA8 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 16:08:16 · 1 km deep
Did people in United States feel recent earthquakes?
These recent earthquakes in United States were felt by people nearby - see how many reported feeling each one.
- 5.3off the coast of Oregon23 hours ago1 felt report
- 3.24 km SSE of Compton, CA1 day ago1 felt report
- 4.785 km W of Petrolia, CA1 week ago1 felt report
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Watching United States from abroad?
Many people reading this page are not in United States - they are checking on family, friends or colleagues who are. Here is what the most significant recent earthquake actually means, in plain terms.
- How strong was it
- A magnitude 5.3 earthquake off the coast of Oregon on 07/09/2026, 01:30:24 - a moderate earthquake, widely felt and capable of light damage to vulnerable buildings near the epicentre.
- Was it widely felt
- 1 felt report has been submitted for this earthquake by people who experienced it.
- What happens next
- 16 further earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above have been recorded in United States since. Aftershocks typically continue for days to weeks and decay in frequency.
Earthquakes in United States: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in United States today?
Yes - 91 earthquakes have been recorded in or near United States in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 0.8 near 5 km NNW of Beaumont, CA. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in United States yesterday?
106 earthquakes were recorded in or near United States in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in United States this week (last 7 days)?
772 earthquakes have been recorded in or near United States in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in United States in the last 30 days?
4588 earthquakes have been recorded in or near United States in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.7.
Are there earthquakes in United States?
Yes. United States is seismically active - 4588 earthquakes have been recorded in or near United States in the last 30 days. The United States sees the most earthquakes along the West Coast and Alaska, with notable activity in Oklahoma, Hawaii and the New Madrid zone.
What was the most recent earthquake in United States?
The most recent earthquake in United States was a magnitude 0.8 event near 5 km NNW of Beaumont, CA at a depth of 3 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in United States?
The strongest earthquake in the recent United States feed was magnitude 5.7, located near Offshore Chiapas, Mexico.
Is United States in an earthquake zone?
The United States sees the most earthquakes along the West Coast and Alaska, with notable activity in Oklahoma, Hawaii and the New Madrid zone.
How many earthquakes does United States get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but United States's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 4588 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. The United States sees the most earthquakes along the West Coast and Alaska, with notable activity in Oklahoma, Hawaii and the New Madrid zone. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for United States?
Major undersea earthquakes near United States can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/usa for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for United States.
Is there an earthquake alert app for United States?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for United States, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in United States?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for United States: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for United States?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for United States on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in United States recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near United States was magnitude 5.7 near Offshore Chiapas, Mexico. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
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Get earthquake alerts for United States
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.