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Earthquakes Near San Francisco, California 94102 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 94102 Updated just now

49 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near San Francisco, California

49 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of San Francisco, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 94102 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 Francisco, 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€” San Francisco

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

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 22 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 49
Closest to you M1.5, 10 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.4, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 24 days ago
Tracking Area
San Francisco
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 San Francisco

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
M3.4 		Light shaking 70 km W of Ferndale, CA 243 mi 5:38 AM Details β†’
M3.0 		Light shaking 15 km S of Tres Pinos, CA 99 mi 9:58 PM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 75 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNE of San Simeon, CA 156 mi 10:49 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Gustine, CA 80 mi 5:34 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 15 km N of Brooktrails, CA 134 mi 5:22 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 14 km N of Brooktrails, CA 134 mi 5:27 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 74 mi 11:13 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 76 mi 9:39 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Pacifica, CA 10 mi 9:09 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 73 mi 1:14 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NE of Tres Pinos, CA 91 mi 11:09 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km NNW of Avenal, CA 170 mi 1:15 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 75 mi 8:20 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 75 mi 7:13 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 6 km SSW of Toms Place, CA 203 mi 5:25 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Ridgemark, CA 91 mi 5:38 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 77 mi 12:04 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 72 mi 8:01 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 73 mi 11:27 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km E of Angwin, CA 55 mi 4:28 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 73 mi 1:15 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 76 mi 1:00 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 76 mi 8:34 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km ESE of The Geysers, CA 71 mi 2:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 75 mi 8:58 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 75 mi 8:21 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA 73 mi 4:17 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 18 km SW of Toms Place, CA 198 mi 12:28 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 15 km SE of Livermore, CA 43 mi 7:45 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km W of Cobb, CA 76 mi 6:09 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 76 mi 2:19 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Altos Hills, CA 34 mi 2:17 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km NNE of San Simeon, CA 156 mi 10:55 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 73 mi 4:25 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 75 mi 7:11 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 72 mi 8:01 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 76 mi 7:13 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 75 mi 11:57 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 72 mi 2:17 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 76 mi 1:17 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 75 mi 11:36 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 76 mi 5:39 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 76 mi 12:10 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 75 mi 5:16 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 76 mi 2:21 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 76 mi 8:13 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 76 mi 9:11 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 75 mi 7:45 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” San Francisco

Since 2009 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

San Francisco has recorded 11,991 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 1156 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
3
MAX M3.0
Sun
0
β€”
Mon
0
β€”
Tue
3
MAX M2.8
Wed
1
MAX M3.1
Thu
3
MAX M3.3
Fri
1
MAX M3.4
Since 2009 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 11991 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k0204060'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 202 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2010: 540 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2011: 624 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2012: 459 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2013: 653 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2014: 621 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 528 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 548 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2017: 584 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 459 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 507 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2020: 1,434 (M2.5–4), 53 (M4+)2021: 1,025 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2022: 615 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2023: 574 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2024: 832 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2025: 713 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2026: 660 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 204 events, Energy: 32.3M2010: 558 events, Energy: 6.4B2011: 651 events, Energy: 119.7M2012: 478 events, Energy: 505.9M2013: 674 events, Energy: 489.8M2014: 636 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 540 events, Energy: 399.4M2016: 574 events, Energy: 1.1B2017: 595 events, Energy: 46.7M2018: 469 events, Energy: 58.1M2019: 527 events, Energy: 329.6M2020: 1,487 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 1,066 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 639 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 602 events, Energy: 760.3M2024: 868 events, Energy: 32.2B2025: 734 events, Energy: 119.8M2026: 689 events, Energy: 866.7M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
35.6
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€” San Francisco, California

What San Francisco 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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🏒 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 San Francisco. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” San Francisco, California

Was there an earthquake in San Francisco today?

49 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of San Francisco in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near San Francisco?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 94102. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for San Francisco.

What is the earthquake history for San Francisco, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the San Francisco area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 94102.

How do I get earthquake alerts for San Francisco?

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