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Earthquakes Near Sunnyvale, California 94089 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 94089 Updated just now

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 196 miles away. Review details below.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Sunnyvale, California

52 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Sunnyvale, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 94089 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
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 42 / 100

Above-average activity near Sunnyvale. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 52
Closest to you M1.4, 43 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.4, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Sunnyvale
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 52 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
M4.4 		Felt indoors 31 km NW of Covelo, CA 196 mi 10:21 PM Details →
M4.0 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 196 mi 12:25 AM Details →
M3.9 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 196 mi 10:20 PM Details →
M3.3 		Light shaking 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada 202 mi 1:36 AM Details →
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 235 mi 5:48 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 139 mi 8:41 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 107 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 111 mi 4:10 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 103 mi 6:41 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 38 km SE of Mina, Nevada 239 mi 8:22 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 9 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 72 mi 10:47 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 236 mi 5:12 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 106 mi 11:34 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 196 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 43 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 107 mi 12:47 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 107 mi 6:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 107 mi 2:29 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Cloverdale, CA 114 mi 2:05 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Santa Venetia, CA 46 mi 6:44 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 107 mi 7:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 14 km W of Tehachapi, CA 248 mi 10:09 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 107 mi 11:06 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 106 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 107 mi 12:48 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 107 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 104 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 103 mi 8:29 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 106 mi 5:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 103 mi 8:28 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 107 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 103 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 77 mi 1:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 99 mi 6:45 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 249 mi 9:47 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 106 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 107 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 107 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 103 mi 5:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 104 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 106 mi 6:29 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 105 mi 11:52 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 106 mi 2:54 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 104 mi 12:26 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 107 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 104 mi 10:02 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 107 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 12:12 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 248 mi 1:29 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 172 mi 12:19 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 106 mi 3:01 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 109 mi 6:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Sunnyvale

Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Sunnyvale has recorded 12,220 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

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

Yearly Activity · 12220 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 401 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2010: 494 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2011: 601 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2012: 442 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2013: 660 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2014: 591 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 495 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 553 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2017: 588 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 413 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 734 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2020: 1,897 (M2.5–4), 87 (M4+)2021: 1,062 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2022: 612 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2023: 541 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2024: 716 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2025: 537 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2026: 469 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 416 events, Energy: 208.8M2010: 508 events, Energy: 60.5M2011: 628 events, Energy: 120.0M2012: 455 events, Energy: 140.1M2013: 679 events, Energy: 495.5M2014: 605 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 505 events, Energy: 394.4M2016: 576 events, Energy: 863.4M2017: 599 events, Energy: 50.3M2018: 420 events, Energy: 43.6M2019: 759 events, Energy: 362.7M2020: 1,984 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,102 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 636 events, Energy: 178.7M2023: 565 events, Energy: 499.0M2024: 742 events, Energy: 511.0M2025: 554 events, Energy: 101.8M2026: 487 events, Energy: 754.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
39.2
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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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?

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 196 miles away. Review details below. 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 94089. 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 94089.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Sunnyvale?

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