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 279 recent earthquakes
- 2.71 km N of Lake Davis, CA4 minutes ago · 10/11/2026, 16:16:20 · -1 km deep
- 0.74 km W of Cobb, CA37 minutes ago · 10/11/2026, 15:42:35 · 2 km deep
- 1.523 km ENE of San Lucas, CA1 hour ago · 10/11/2026, 15:14:52 · 4 km deep
- 1.36 km NNW of The Geysers, CA2 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 13:36:18 · 1 km deep
- 1.11 km SW of Pleasant Hill, CA3 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 13:15:45 · 10 km deep
- 0.24 km SW of Anza, CA3 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 13:14:00 · 7 km deep
- 1.62 km W of Anderson Springs, CA3 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 13:12:13 · 2 km deep
- 0.913 km SW of Searles Valley, CA3 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 12:46:07 · 5 km deep
- 1.68 km W of Upper Lake, CA3 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 12:31:23 · 2 km deep
- 0.911 km E of Cloverdale, CA3 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 12:21:31 · 5 km deep
- 1.04 km NNW of Hollister, CA4 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 12:02:00 · 5 km deep
- 0.64 km S of Idyllwild, CA4 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 11:57:05 · 17 km deep
- 0.53 km WSW of Cobb, CA5 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 11:19:58 · 2 km deep
- 0.35 km NW of The Geysers, CA5 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 11:16:18 · 3 km deep
- 2.122 km NE of San Lucas, CA5 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 10:52:47 · 6 km deep
- 0.37 km S of Idyllwild, CA5 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 10:30:34 · 15 km deep
- 0.94 km NNE of Beaumont, CA6 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 10:14:58 · 8 km deep
- 0.814 km SE of Anza, CA6 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 09:59:11 · 11 km deep
- 0.615 km ESE of Anza, CA6 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 09:32:06 · 13 km deep
- 1.14 km NNE of Beaumont, CA6 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 09:26:28 · 8 km deep
- 0.34 km SW of Anza, CA7 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 09:13:07 · 5 km deep
- 1.56 km SSE of Coso Junction, CA7 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 08:56:02 · 2 km deep
- 0.98 km WSW of Anza, CA8 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 08:03:47 · 3 km deep
- 0.710 km WNW of The Geysers, CA8 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 07:34:18 · 2 km deep
- 0.87 km NW of The Geysers, CA8 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 07:26:53 · 3 km deep
- 1.113 km ESE of Gilroy, CA8 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 07:25:01 · 13 km deep
- 1.12 km W of Devore, CA9 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 07:05:49 · 13 km deep
- 0.88 km NW of The Geysers, CA9 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 06:49:37 · 1 km deep
- 0.71 km NE of The Geysers, CA9 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 06:33:50 · 2 km deep
- 1.48 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA10 hours ago · 10/11/2026, 06:18:20 · 4 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: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in California today?
Yes - 70 earthquakes have been recorded in or near California in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 2.7 near 1 km N of Lake Davis, CA. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in California yesterday?
61 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)?
519 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?
2851 earthquakes have been recorded in or near California in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 4.8.
Does California get earthquakes?
Yes. 2851 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 2.7 event near 1 km N of Lake Davis, CA at a depth of -1 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in California recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near California was magnitude 4.8 near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO. 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.
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.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.