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 263 recent earthquakes
- 0.92 km NNW of The Geysers, CA16 minutes ago · 11/08/2026, 23:27:32 · 0 km deep
- 1.53 km WNW of Pinnacles, CA39 minutes ago · 11/08/2026, 23:04:19 · 4 km deep
- 0.37 km WNW of The Geysers, CA50 minutes ago · 11/08/2026, 22:53:38 · 4 km deep
- 0.96 km NW of The Geysers, CA54 minutes ago · 11/08/2026, 22:49:19 · 3 km deep
- 0.56 km W of Cobb, CA1 hour ago · 11/08/2026, 22:34:08 · 1 km deep
- 1.05 km NW of The Geysers, CA1 hour ago · 11/08/2026, 22:23:56 · 2 km deep
- 0.36 km WNW of The Geysers, CA1 hour ago · 11/08/2026, 22:23:14 · 4 km deep
- 2.06 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA1 hour ago · 11/08/2026, 22:10:22 · 5 km deep
- 0.77 km NW of The Geysers, CA1 hour ago · 11/08/2026, 22:06:56 · 3 km deep
- 0.77 km NW of The Geysers, CA1 hour ago · 11/08/2026, 21:58:31 · 3 km deep
- 1.17 km NW of The Geysers, CA1 hour ago · 11/08/2026, 21:54:28 · 3 km deep
- 2.212 km S of Olancha, CA1 hour ago · 11/08/2026, 21:50:33 · 2 km deep
- 1.17 km NW of The Geysers, CA1 hour ago · 11/08/2026, 21:48:41 · 3 km deep
- 1.24 km S of Brawley, CA2 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 21:42:32 · 9 km deep
- 0.87 km NW of The Geysers, CA2 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 21:37:09 · 3 km deep
- 1.87 km NW of The Geysers, CA2 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 21:36:32 · 3 km deep
- 2.87 km NW of The Geysers, CA2 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 21:35:14 · 2 km deep
- 1.64 km S of Brawley, CA2 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 21:30:17 · 9 km deep
- 1.17 km WNW of The Geysers, CA2 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 21:28:19 · 3 km deep
- 0.92 km NE of The Geysers, CA2 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 21:10:08 · 0 km deep
- 0.44 km NNW of The Geysers, CA2 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 21:05:03 · 0 km deep
- 1.610 km N of Redwood Valley, CA2 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 21:04:36 · 8 km deep
- 1.16 km NW of The Geysers, CA2 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 21:03:07 · 3 km deep
- 1.113 km SE of Tehachapi, CA2 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 20:54:22 · -1 km deep
- 0.86 km NW of The Geysers, CA3 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 20:36:03 · 4 km deep
- 2.911 km SW of Niland, CA3 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 20:34:02 · 2 km deep
- 1.06 km WNW of The Geysers, CA3 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 20:29:46 · 3 km deep
- 2.06 km NW of Pinnacles, CA3 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 20:22:41 · 3 km deep
- 1.511 km SW of Niland, CA3 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 20:06:54 · 2 km deep
- 1.47 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA3 hours ago · 11/08/2026, 19:50:15 · 6 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 - 109 earthquakes have been recorded in or near California in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 0.9 near 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in California yesterday?
93 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)?
748 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?
3531 earthquakes have been recorded in or near California in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 4.5.
Does California get earthquakes?
Yes. 3531 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 0.9 event near 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA at a depth of 0 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in California recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near California was magnitude 4.5 near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. 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.