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
Show the full list of 311 recent earthquakes
- 1.310 km WSW of Corona, CA3 minutes ago · 16/07/2026, 00:43:09 · 3 km deep
- 2.29 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA7 minutes ago · 16/07/2026, 00:39:28 · 6 km deep
- 2.2NORTHERN CALIFORNIA7 minutes ago · 16/07/2026, 00:39:28 · 6 km deep
- 1.015 km E of Coso Junction, CA34 minutes ago · 16/07/2026, 00:12:04 · 2 km deep
- 1.08 km WNW of Cobb, CA1 hour ago · 15/07/2026, 23:43:08 · 2 km deep
- 1.06 km NW of The Geysers, CA1 hour ago · 15/07/2026, 23:26:36 · 3 km deep
- 1.722 km ESE of Ocotillo Wells, CA1 hour ago · 15/07/2026, 23:13:35 · 3 km deep
- 1.79 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA1 hour ago · 15/07/2026, 22:55:09 · 6 km deep
- 0.84 km NNW of The Geysers, CA1 hour ago · 15/07/2026, 22:51:03 · 6 km deep
- 1.13 km WNW of Anderson Springs, CA2 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 22:35:29 · 2 km deep
- 1.734 km E of Hydesville, CA2 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 21:57:51 · 27 km deep
- 0.76 km E of Murrieta Hot Springs, CA2 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 21:56:25 · 9 km deep
- 1.35 km NW of The Geysers, CA3 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 21:26:35 · 3 km deep
- 0.610 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA3 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 21:08:57 · 8 km deep
- 1.06 km WNW of Cobb, CA3 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 21:04:50 · 2 km deep
- 1.86 km WNW of Cobb, CA3 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 21:04:28 · 2 km deep
- 1.823 km WSW of Mammoth Lakes, CA4 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 20:16:55 · 17 km deep
- 0.64 km ENE of Borrego Springs, CA5 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 19:30:00 · 3 km deep
- 1.510 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA5 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 19:11:54 · 10 km deep
- 0.77 km WNW of Cobb, CA6 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 18:32:17 · 2 km deep
- 1.07 km W of Cobb, CA6 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 18:29:23 · 2 km deep
- 1.59 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA6 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 18:26:21 · 6 km deep
- 1.44 km SSE of Angwin, CA6 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 17:52:55 · -0 km deep
- 1.113 km WNW of Toms Place, CA7 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 17:31:11 · 2 km deep
- 2.023 km N of Ridgecrest, CA7 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 17:28:27 · 8 km deep
- 2.0CENTRAL CALIFORNIA7 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 17:28:27 · 8 km deep
- 1.58 km W of Pine Mountain Club, CA8 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 16:43:12 · 10 km deep
- 1.629 km SW of Maricopa, CA8 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 16:43:07 · 7 km deep
- 1.317 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA8 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 16:28:07 · 8 km deep
- 0.84 km E of Borrego Springs, CA8 hours ago · 15/07/2026, 16:18:36 · 3 km deep
Did people in California feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in California in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in California: in the news
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Earthquakes in California: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in California today?
Yes - 112 earthquakes have been recorded in or near California in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 1.3 near 10 km WSW of Corona, CA. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in California yesterday?
154 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 889 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?
3842 earthquakes have been recorded in or near California in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 5.6.
Does California get earthquakes?
Yes. 3842 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 1.3 event near 10 km WSW of Corona, CA at a depth of 3 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
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.