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Earthquakes Near Redwood City, California 94061 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 94061 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Redwood City, California

46 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Redwood City, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 94061 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 Redwood City, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Redwood City

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 43 / 100

Above-average activity near Redwood City. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 46
Closest to you M1.3, 38 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.4, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Redwood City
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 46 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Redwood City

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M4.4 		Felt indoors 31 km NW of Covelo, CA 188 mi 10:21 PM Details β†’
M3.9 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 189 mi 10:20 PM Details β†’
M3.3 		Light shaking 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada 210 mi 1:36 AM Details β†’
M2.8 		Rarely felt 54 km W of Petrolia, CA 249 mi 4:05 PM Details β†’
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 247 mi 5:48 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 5 km SE of Bishop, CA 213 mi 11:53 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 132 mi 8:41 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 100 mi 4:35 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 122 mi 4:10 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 96 mi 6:41 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 38 km SE of Mina, Nevada 250 mi 8:22 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 9 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 83 mi 10:47 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 227 mi 5:12 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 189 mi 1:09 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 55 mi 10:05 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 98 mi 12:47 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 98 mi 6:55 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 98 mi 2:29 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Cloverdale, CA 106 mi 2:05 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Santa Venetia, CA 38 mi 6:44 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 98 mi 7:31 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 98 mi 6:49 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 99 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 96 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 97 mi 11:28 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 96 mi 8:29 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 98 mi 5:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 96 mi 8:28 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 99 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 96 mi 5:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 72 mi 1:50 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 92 mi 6:45 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 99 mi 12:44 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 100 mi 11:09 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 99 mi 4:35 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 95 mi 5:38 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 96 mi 4:32 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 99 mi 6:29 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 98 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 98 mi 2:54 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 96 mi 12:26 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 99 mi 12:09 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 97 mi 10:02 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 100 mi 8:42 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 98 mi 3:01 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 101 mi 6:22 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Redwood City

Since 2009 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Redwood City has recorded 11,898 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 1154 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
2
MAX M2.9
Sat
4
MAX M3.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.6
Mon
3
MAX M2.7
Tue
6
MAX M3.3
Wed
5
MAX M4.4
Thu
0
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Since 2009 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 11898 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 306 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2010: 450 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2011: 601 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2012: 442 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2013: 651 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 576 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 492 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 535 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2017: 575 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2018: 420 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 508 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2020: 1,777 (M2.5–4), 86 (M4+)2021: 1,038 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2022: 618 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2023: 540 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2024: 841 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 632 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2026: 492 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 310 events, Energy: 42.7M2010: 461 events, Energy: 47.8M2011: 626 events, Energy: 112.7M2012: 455 events, Energy: 139.9M2013: 668 events, Energy: 489.8M2014: 590 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 502 events, Energy: 393.9M2016: 559 events, Energy: 878.4M2017: 587 events, Energy: 49.9M2018: 427 events, Energy: 43.2M2019: 524 events, Energy: 321.3M2020: 1,863 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,076 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 644 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 565 events, Energy: 503.5M2024: 877 events, Energy: 547.6M2025: 652 events, Energy: 111.4M2026: 512 events, Energy: 761.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
34.3
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Redwood City, California

What Redwood City 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.

πŸ›‘οΈ 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.

πŸšͺ 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

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ 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 β€” Redwood City, California

Was there an earthquake in Redwood City today?

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 188 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Redwood City in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Redwood City?

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What is the earthquake history for Redwood City, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Redwood City area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 94061.

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