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Earthquakes Near Oakland, California 94601 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 94601 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Oakland, California

41 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Oakland, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 94601 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 Oakland, 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 — Oakland

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 22 / 100

Some seismic activity near Oakland. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 41
Closest to you M1.5, 5 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.6, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 11 days ago
Tracking Area
Oakland
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 41 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Oakland

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
M2.6 		Rarely felt 55 km W of Ferndale, CA 236 mi 8:21 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 7 km SW of Atascadero, CA 182 mi 6:41 AM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 19 km SW of Toms Place, CA 186 mi 6:01 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 11 km NNW of Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA 207 mi 12:57 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 3 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 103 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 4 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 102 mi 6:24 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 79 mi 11:14 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 79 mi 9:31 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 80 mi 6:06 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 8 km NW of Redwood Valley, CA 121 mi 3:51 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 3 km NE of San Leandro, CA 5 mi 5:58 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km W of Cobb, CA 80 mi 5:50 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 79 mi 7:36 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 80 mi 7:26 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 20 km NW of New Idria, CA 114 mi 5:48 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 14 km SW of Parkfield, CA 163 mi 9:22 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SW of Atascadero, CA 182 mi 7:05 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 79 mi 9:15 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 78 mi 7:08 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SW of Atascadero, CA 182 mi 9:16 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SE of The Geysers, CA 73 mi 6:31 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Cobb, CA 79 mi 11:00 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 4 km NW of The Geysers, CA 77 mi 11:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km W of Cobb, CA 80 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km SE of The Geysers, CA 73 mi 7:35 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km W of Cobb, CA 80 mi 2:10 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km W of Cobb, CA 80 mi 5:53 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 80 mi 6:07 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 80 mi 8:07 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 79 mi 9:47 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 29 km N of Kernville, CA 244 mi 6:14 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SW of Anderson Springs, CA 73 mi 4:01 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 79 mi 7:13 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 80 mi 4:14 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 79 mi 3:08 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 79 mi 8:11 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 81 mi 2:35 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 79 mi 10:08 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 79 mi 8:44 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 80 mi 10:15 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 76 mi 3:45 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Oakland

Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Oakland has recorded 12,496 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

Mon
4
MAX M3.0
Tue
7
MAX M3.9
Wed
4
MAX M3.2
Thu
2
MAX M3.8
Fri
3
MAX M3.4
Sat
0
—
Sun
2
MAX M2.6
Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 12496 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 297 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2010: 539 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2011: 628 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2012: 476 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2013: 649 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2014: 599 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 525 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 564 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2017: 588 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 453 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 516 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2020: 1,843 (M2.5–4), 86 (M4+)2021: 1,064 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2022: 634 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2023: 577 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2024: 833 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2025: 716 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2026: 558 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 301 events, Energy: 42.1M2010: 555 events, Energy: 6.4B2011: 654 events, Energy: 119.2M2012: 493 events, Energy: 459.6M2013: 670 events, Energy: 489.2M2014: 613 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 537 events, Energy: 399.5M2016: 589 events, Energy: 885.8M2017: 599 events, Energy: 48.7M2018: 463 events, Energy: 58.1M2019: 535 events, Energy: 329.4M2020: 1,929 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,105 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 660 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 605 events, Energy: 511.0M2024: 867 events, Energy: 32.2B2025: 737 events, Energy: 120.4M2026: 584 events, Energy: 825.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
42.7
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 — Oakland, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Oakland, California

Was there an earthquake in Oakland today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Oakland?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 94601. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Oakland.

What is the earthquake history for Oakland, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Oakland area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 94601.

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