California's Seismic Activity: Recent Earthquakes

California's Seismic Activity: Recent Earthquakes

In the past 24 hours, California has experienced 45 earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or greater. This includes a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that rocked Southern California on Friday night. In the past 7 days, California has experienced 548 earthquakes.

View Interactive Map

See the latest earthquakes in California and around the world on an interactive map. Click or tap on a circle to get more information about the earthquake, including its magnitude, depth, and location.

Recent Earthquakes in California

The following is a list of recent earthquakes in California:

• 7.1 magnitude earthquake - July 8, 2024 - Southern California
• 4.4 magnitude earthquake - August 12, 2024 - Los Angeles
• 3.5 magnitude earthquake - August 11, 2024 - San Francisco
• 3.2 magnitude earthquake - August 10, 2024 - Sacramento

Earthquake Preparedness

It is important to be prepared for earthquakes. Here are some tips:

• Have an earthquake plan in place.
• Store food and water in case of an emergency.
• Secure furniture and heavy objects.
• Know where the nearest emergency exits are.
• Learn how to turn off your gas and electricity.