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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95010 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Capitola, California

53 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Capitola, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95010 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 Capitola, 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 — Capitola

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 40 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 53
Closest to you M1.4, 28 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.4, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Capitola
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 53 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Capitola

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 225 mi 10:21 PM Details →
M4.0 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 226 mi 12:25 AM Details →
M3.9 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 226 mi 10:20 PM Details →
M3.3 		Light shaking 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada 219 mi 1:36 AM Details →
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 236 mi 5:48 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 168 mi 8:41 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 137 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 88 mi 4:10 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 132 mi 6:41 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 22 km S of Gorman, CA 238 mi 10:54 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 38 km SE of Mina, Nevada 245 mi 8:22 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 9 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 49 mi 10:47 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 135 mi 11:34 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 225 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 28 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 135 mi 12:47 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 135 mi 6:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 135 mi 2:29 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Cloverdale, CA 143 mi 2:05 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Santa Venetia, CA 75 mi 6:44 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 135 mi 7:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 14 km W of Tehachapi, CA 227 mi 10:09 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 135 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 135 mi 12:48 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 135 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 133 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 132 mi 8:29 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 135 mi 5:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 132 mi 8:28 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 136 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 133 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 241 mi 9:02 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 107 mi 1:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 129 mi 6:45 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 237 mi 9:47 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 136 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 136 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 136 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 132 mi 5:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 133 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 136 mi 6:29 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 134 mi 11:52 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 135 mi 2:54 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 133 mi 12:26 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 136 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 134 mi 10:02 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 136 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 137 mi 12:12 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 236 mi 1:29 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 249 mi 9:45 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 173 mi 12:19 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 135 mi 3:01 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 138 mi 6:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Capitola

Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Capitola has recorded 12,998 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2008. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1079 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
1
MAX M2.7
Tue
6
MAX M3.3
Wed
5
MAX M4.4
Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 12998 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 553 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2009: 517 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2010: 501 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2011: 604 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2012: 421 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2013: 612 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 532 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2015: 461 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2016: 522 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 546 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2018: 381 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2019: 1,583 (M2.5–4), 61 (M4+)2020: 1,903 (M2.5–4), 85 (M4+)2021: 916 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2022: 502 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2023: 556 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2024: 571 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2025: 470 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 439 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 567 events, Energy: 124.3M2009: 534 events, Energy: 200.9M2010: 511 events, Energy: 46.4M2011: 631 events, Energy: 120.0M2012: 430 events, Energy: 129.6M2013: 629 events, Energy: 487.5M2014: 541 events, Energy: 1.0B2015: 469 events, Energy: 36.0M2016: 541 events, Energy: 846.0M2017: 556 events, Energy: 45.1M2018: 386 events, Energy: 26.4M2019: 1,644 events, Energy: 687.6M2020: 1,988 events, Energy: 6.9B2021: 947 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 520 events, Energy: 127.7M2023: 574 events, Energy: 356.1M2024: 591 events, Energy: 492.6M2025: 482 events, Energy: 55.2M2026: 457 events, Energy: 752.9M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
35.8
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
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.4 Dec 20, 2022
15km WSW of Ferndale, CA
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.2 Dec 20, 2021
7km N of Petrolia, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Capitola, California

What Capitola 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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Earthquake FAQ — Capitola, California

Was there an earthquake in Capitola today?

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 225 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Capitola in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

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What is the earthquake history for Capitola, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Capitola area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95010.

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