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Earthquakes Near Mountain View, California 94040 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 94040 Updated just now

47 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Mountain View, California

47 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Mountain View, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 94040 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Mountain View, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Mountain View

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near Mountain View. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 47
Closest to you M2.2, 27 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 43 days ago
Tracking Area
Mountain View
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 47 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Mountain View

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 27 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 43 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 91 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 130 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 228 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 109 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 230 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Petrolia, CA 243 mi 6:06 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 107 mi 10:39 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA 134 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 129 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 43 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 107 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 24 km SW of Independence, CA 212 mi 1:11 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 211 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 106 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 32 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NW of Parkfield, CA 127 mi 7:20 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 109 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 107 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 107 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Cobb, CA 105 mi 1:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 106 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 104 mi 12:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 105 mi 12:39 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 106 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 107 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 129 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 107 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 108 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 248 mi 10:18 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 110 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 105 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 108 mi 11:01 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 107 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 104 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 8:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 108 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 109 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 108 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 108 mi 8:38 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 107 mi 12:22 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 12:58 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 109 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Mountain View

Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Mountain View has recorded 12,008 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2009. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1152 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
1
MAX M2.7
Sun
2
MAX M3.4
Mon
1
MAX M2.7
Tue
0
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Wed
2
MAX M3.3
Thu
1
MAX M2.8
Fri
0
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Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 12008 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 476 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2010: 467 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2011: 598 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2012: 432 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2013: 659 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2014: 584 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 495 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 550 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2017: 582 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 413 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 613 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2020: 1,895 (M2.5–4), 87 (M4+)2021: 1,046 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2022: 606 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2023: 538 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2024: 717 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2025: 542 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2026: 390 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 492 events, Energy: 215.3M2010: 478 events, Energy: 49.5M2011: 624 events, Energy: 118.9M2012: 445 events, Energy: 139.2M2013: 678 events, Energy: 495.5M2014: 598 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 505 events, Energy: 394.4M2016: 573 events, Energy: 863.3M2017: 593 events, Energy: 50.0M2018: 420 events, Energy: 43.6M2019: 634 events, Energy: 347.9M2020: 1,982 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,086 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 630 events, Energy: 178.6M2023: 562 events, Energy: 498.9M2024: 744 events, Energy: 514.7M2025: 559 events, Energy: 102.0M2026: 405 events, Energy: 492.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
36.1
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.1 Jul 6, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M7.0 Dec 5, 2024
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
M6.8 Mar 10, 2014
77 km WNW of Indianola, California
M6.6 Dec 8, 2016
164 km W of Ferndale, California
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.5 Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Mountain View, California

What Mountain View residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

🛡️ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

🚪 Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

✓ 1 gallon of water per person per day
✓ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
✓ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
✓ Flashlight and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit
✓ Whistle to signal for help
✓ N95 dust masks
✓ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
✓ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
✓ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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Earthquake FAQ — Mountain View, California

Was there an earthquake in Mountain View today?

47 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Mountain View in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Mountain View?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 94040. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Mountain View.

What is the earthquake history for Mountain View, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Mountain View area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 94040.

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