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 275 recent earthquakes
- 1.28 km NW of The Geysers, CA5 minutes ago · 26/09/2026, 02:15:11 · 2 km deep
- 1.017 km W of Taft, CA27 minutes ago · 26/09/2026, 01:52:47 · 15 km deep
- 0.73 km W of Cobb, CA50 minutes ago · 26/09/2026, 01:29:37 · 2 km deep
- 0.417 km N of Borrego Springs, CA54 minutes ago · 26/09/2026, 01:25:24 · 11 km deep
- 0.77 km NW of The Geysers, CA1 hour ago · 26/09/2026, 00:29:35 · 3 km deep
- 1.09 km E of Yorba Linda, CA1 hour ago · 26/09/2026, 00:25:37 · 10 km deep
- 1.47 km NW of The Geysers, CA2 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 23:46:51 · 3 km deep
- 1.13 km SE of Beaumont, CA2 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 23:39:38 · 11 km deep
- 0.77 km NW of The Geysers, CA2 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 23:32:41 · 3 km deep
- 1.14 km WSW of Anza, CA2 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 23:23:58 · 5 km deep
- 2.346 km WSW of Carlsbad, CA3 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 22:48:15 · 11 km deep
- 0.33 km W of Cobb, CA3 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 22:39:38 · 2 km deep
- 1.34 km NW of The Geysers, CA4 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 22:19:50 · 3 km deep
- 0.78 km NNE of Moreno Valley, CA4 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 21:51:20 · 10 km deep
- 0.59 km WNW of Anza, CA4 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 21:46:23 · 12 km deep
- 1.712 km SE of Livermore, CA4 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 21:43:00 · 1 km deep
- 1.64 km NW of The Geysers, CA4 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 21:36:03 · 3 km deep
- 1.114 km W of Mojave, CA5 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 21:08:41 · -1 km deep
- 0.711 km WNW of The Geysers, CA5 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 21:04:35 · 2 km deep
- 1.34 km NW of The Geysers, CA6 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 20:20:12 · 3 km deep
- 1.24 km SE of The Geysers, CA6 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 20:18:17 · 2 km deep
- 1.412 km SE of Livermore, CA6 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 20:14:25 · 0 km deep
- 0.827 km ESE of Lake Isabella, CA6 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 20:09:06 · 2 km deep
- 1.113 km WNW of The Geysers, CA6 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 20:01:22 · 2 km deep
- 0.88 km NW of The Geysers, CA6 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 19:57:00 · 2 km deep
- 1.011 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA7 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 19:18:59 · 13 km deep
- 1.33 km SE of Home Gardens, CA7 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 19:17:28 · 1 km deep
- 1.622 km ESE of Julian, CA7 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 18:36:28 · 10 km deep
- 1.07 km NW of The Geysers, CA7 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 18:31:23 · 3 km deep
- 0.510 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA8 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 18:18:24 · 15 km deep
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Earthquakes in California: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in California today?
Yes - 84 earthquakes have been recorded in or near California in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 1.2 near 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in California yesterday?
88 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)?
675 earthquakes have been 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?
3236 earthquakes have been recorded in or near California in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 3.8.
Does California get earthquakes?
Yes. 3236 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 1.2 event near 8 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 3.8 near 20 km WSW of Petrolia, CA. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. 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.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.