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Earthquakes Near Soquel, California 95073 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95073 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Soquel, California

45 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Soquel, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95073 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 Soquel, 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 — Soquel

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
All Quiet
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 6 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 45
Closest to you M2.2, 20 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 43 days ago
Tracking Area
Soquel
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 45 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Soquel

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 50 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 20 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 116 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 107 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 233 mi 9:18 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 134 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 132 mi 10:39 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA 111 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 106 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 243 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 222 mi 1:34 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 68 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 132 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 186 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 131 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 55 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 132 mi 12:24 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NW of Parkfield, CA 105 mi 7:20 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 134 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 132 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 132 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 131 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 129 mi 12:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 131 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 132 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 106 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 132 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 132 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 233 mi 10:18 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 135 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 130 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 133 mi 11:01 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 132 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 129 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 132 mi 8:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 133 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 133 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 132 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 133 mi 1:56 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 133 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 134 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 237 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 133 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 133 mi 8:38 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 134 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Soquel

Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Soquel has recorded 12,370 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 · 12370 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 457 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2010: 505 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2011: 604 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2012: 426 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2013: 618 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 535 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2015: 462 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2016: 524 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2017: 549 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2018: 385 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2019: 1,578 (M2.5–4), 60 (M4+)2020: 1,922 (M2.5–4), 85 (M4+)2021: 922 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2022: 508 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2023: 558 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2024: 583 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2025: 474 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2026: 369 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 473 events, Energy: 193.7M2010: 516 events, Energy: 48.4M2011: 631 events, Energy: 120.0M2012: 435 events, Energy: 129.7M2013: 635 events, Energy: 488.2M2014: 544 events, Energy: 1.0B2015: 470 events, Energy: 35.9M2016: 544 events, Energy: 851.7M2017: 559 events, Energy: 45.2M2018: 390 events, Energy: 26.5M2019: 1,638 events, Energy: 681.7M2020: 2,007 events, Energy: 6.9B2021: 953 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 526 events, Energy: 127.7M2023: 576 events, Energy: 356.1M2024: 603 events, Energy: 493.0M2025: 486 events, Energy: 55.4M2026: 384 events, Energy: 491.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
35.6
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 — Soquel, California

What Soquel 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 — Soquel, California

Was there an earthquake in Soquel today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Soquel?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95073. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Soquel.

What is the earthquake history for Soquel, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Soquel area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95073.

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