California straddles the San Andreas fault system, the boundary between the Pacific and North American plates, and is one of the most earthquake-prone places on Earth. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in California - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS and regional seismic networks and updates automatically. For instant earthquake alerts in California, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.
Latest earthquakes in California
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- 1.113 km NW of The Geysers, CA54 minutes ago · 27/06/2026, 20:13:51 · 2 km deep
- 0.713 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA1 hour ago · 27/06/2026, 19:51:43 · 2 km deep
- 2.35 km WNW of Cobb, CA2 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 19:03:13 · 3 km deep
- 2.3NORTHERN CALIFORNIA2 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 19:03:13 · 3 km deep
- 1.66 km NNE of Fontana, CA2 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 18:55:36 · 10 km deep
- 0.65 km WSW of Anza, CA2 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 18:33:26 · 5 km deep
- 1.210 km NE of Julian, CA2 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 18:22:32 · 6 km deep
- 1.12 km WNW of The Geysers, CA2 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 18:21:08 · 2 km deep
- 0.81 km NW of The Geysers, CA3 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 18:04:31 · 2 km deep
- 1.01 km SW of Anderson Springs, CA3 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 17:39:39 · 2 km deep
- 0.711 km WNW of Cobb, CA3 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 17:29:28 · 1 km deep
- 1.611 km ESE of Willits, CA3 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 17:17:51 · 7 km deep
- 2.32 km SE of Pacifica, CA4 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 16:25:37 · 9 km deep
- 2.3SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF.4 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 16:25:37 · 9 km deep
- 0.912 km WNW of The Geysers, CA5 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 16:00:52 · 3 km deep
- 1.611 km NNW of Pine Mountain Club, CA5 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 15:59:01 · 9 km deep
- 1.013 km NW of The Geysers, CA5 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 15:43:01 · 3 km deep
- 0.716 km SE of Anza, CA5 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 15:21:09 · 11 km deep
- 1.23 km WSW of Daly City, CA6 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 15:00:36 · 6 km deep
- 1.65 km SSW of Brawley, CA6 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 14:53:58 · 5 km deep
- 0.213 km S of Anza, CA6 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 14:29:31 · 5 km deep
- 1.41 km SSW of Brawley, CA9 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 11:23:03 · 9 km deep
- 0.86 km W of Cobb, CA9 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 11:21:29 · 3 km deep
- 1.46 km NW of The Geysers, CA9 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 11:20:15 · 2 km deep
- 0.510 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA10 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 11:06:25 · 14 km deep
- 2.58 km W of North Fork, CA10 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 10:47:28 · 16 km deep
- 2.5CENTRAL CALIFORNIA10 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 10:47:28 · 16 km deep
- 0.97 km NW of The Geysers, CA10 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 10:46:20 · 3 km deep
- 0.52 km N of Banning, CA10 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 10:32:48 · 6 km deep
- 0.88 km S of Idyllwild, CA10 hours ago · 27/06/2026, 10:18:27 · 14 km deep
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Earthquakes in California: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in California today?
Yes - 74 earthquakes have been recorded in or near California in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 1.1 near 13 km NW of The Geysers, CA. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in California yesterday?
100 earthquakes were recorded in or near California in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in California this week (last 7 days)?
There have been 862 earthquakes recorded in or near California in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in California in the last 30 days?
3773 earthquakes have been recorded in or near California in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 5.6.
Does California get earthquakes?
Yes. 3773 earthquakes have been recorded in or near California in the last 30 days. California straddles the San Andreas fault system, the boundary between the Pacific and North American plates, and is one of the most earthquake-prone places on Earth.
What was the most recent earthquake in California?
The most recent earthquake in California was a magnitude 1.1 event near 13 km NW of The Geysers, CA at a depth of 2 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in California recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near California was magnitude 5.6 near 11 km N of Redwood Valley, CA. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for California?
QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for California on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time and links to a permalink page.
Is there an earthquake alert app for California?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for California, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for California
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
Earthquakes in nearby states
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.