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Earthquakes Near San Bruno, California 94066 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 94066 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near San Bruno, California

43 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of San Bruno, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 94066 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 San Bruno, 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 — San Bruno

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
All Quiet
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near San Bruno. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 43
Closest to you M1.3, 25 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 16 days ago
Tracking Area
San Bruno
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 43 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near San Bruno

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 S of Burney, CA 226 mi 6:00 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 7 km S of Burney, CA 225 mi 6:14 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 28 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 74 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 9 km S of Burney, CA 223 mi 5:53 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 204 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 208 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Petrolia, CA 219 mi 6:06 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 85 mi 10:39 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA 159 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 154 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 86 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 24 km SW of Independence, CA 235 mi 1:11 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 235 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 84 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 25 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SE of The Geysers, CA 80 mi 8:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NW of Parkfield, CA 153 mi 7:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 84 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Cobb, CA 83 mi 1:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 83 mi 12:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 84 mi 12:39 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 84 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km ENE of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 7:30 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 85 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 86 mi 2:09 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 154 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 86 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 84 mi 8:26 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 86 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 87 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 86 mi 11:01 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 85 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 86 mi 8:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 84 mi 6:51 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 87 mi 3:27 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 86 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 86 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 86 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 86 mi 8:38 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 85 mi 12:22 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 86 mi 12:58 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — San Bruno

Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

San Bruno has recorded 11,554 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
2
MAX M2.7
Sun
3
MAX M3.4
Mon
2
MAX M3.3
Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Wed
2
MAX M3.3
Thu
1
MAX M2.8
Fri
0
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Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 11554 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k0204060'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 410 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2010: 534 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2011: 621 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2012: 464 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2013: 641 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2014: 586 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 518 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 543 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2017: 582 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 447 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 501 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2020: 1,237 (M2.5–4), 50 (M4+)2021: 989 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2022: 591 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2023: 550 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2024: 820 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2025: 710 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2026: 420 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 415 events, Energy: 51.3M2010: 550 events, Energy: 6.4B2011: 647 events, Energy: 118.7M2012: 480 events, Energy: 207.8M2013: 662 events, Energy: 489.0M2014: 600 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 530 events, Energy: 399.3M2016: 568 events, Energy: 884.3M2017: 593 events, Energy: 48.5M2018: 457 events, Energy: 57.8M2019: 520 events, Energy: 328.7M2020: 1,287 events, Energy: 997.1M2021: 1,027 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 615 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 576 events, Energy: 503.9M2024: 854 events, Energy: 32.2B2025: 731 events, Energy: 119.9M2026: 442 events, Energy: 554.9M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
32.7
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 — San Bruno, California

What San Bruno 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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Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like San Bruno. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — San Bruno, California

Was there an earthquake in San Bruno today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near San Bruno?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 94066. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for San Bruno.

What is the earthquake history for San Bruno, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the San Bruno area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 94066.

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