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Earthquakes Near Sunnyvale, California 94086 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 94086 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Sunnyvale, California

49 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Sunnyvale, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 94086 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 Sunnyvale, 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 — Sunnyvale

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 Sunnyvale. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 49
Closest to you M2.2, 27 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 43 days ago
Tracking Area
Sunnyvale
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 49 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Sunnyvale

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 40 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 93 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 127 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 230 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 111 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 231 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Petrolia, CA 245 mi 6:06 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 10:39 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA 131 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 126 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 44 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 109 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 24 km SW of Independence, CA 208 mi 1:11 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 208 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 108 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 125 mi 7:20 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 111 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 109 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 109 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Cobb, CA 106 mi 1:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 106 mi 12:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 107 mi 12:39 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 110 mi 2:09 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 126 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 109 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 109 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 245 mi 10:18 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 111 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 107 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 110 mi 11:01 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 105 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 8:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 111 mi 3:27 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 109 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 110 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 110 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 111 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 109 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 110 mi 8:38 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 12:22 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 110 mi 12:58 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 111 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Sunnyvale

Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Sunnyvale has recorded 12,102 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 · 12102 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: 478 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2010: 502 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2011: 602 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2012: 437 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2013: 660 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2014: 588 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 487 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 548 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2017: 580 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 406 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 731 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2020: 1,895 (M2.5–4), 87 (M4+)2021: 1,055 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2022: 579 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2023: 533 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2024: 701 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2025: 524 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2026: 388 (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: 494 events, Energy: 215.3M2010: 514 events, Energy: 50.1M2011: 629 events, Energy: 120.2M2012: 450 events, Energy: 139.6M2013: 679 events, Energy: 495.5M2014: 602 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 497 events, Energy: 394.3M2016: 571 events, Energy: 863.2M2017: 591 events, Energy: 48.8M2018: 413 events, Energy: 43.5M2019: 757 events, Energy: 365.0M2020: 1,982 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,095 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 602 events, Energy: 173.8M2023: 555 events, Energy: 485.6M2024: 727 events, Energy: 510.6M2025: 541 events, Energy: 101.6M2026: 403 events, Energy: 492.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
37.6
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 — Sunnyvale, California

What Sunnyvale 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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🏢 About Alertra

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 Sunnyvale. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Sunnyvale, California

Was there an earthquake in Sunnyvale today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Sunnyvale?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 94086. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Sunnyvale.

What is the earthquake history for Sunnyvale, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Sunnyvale area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 94086.

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