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Earthquakes Near San Jose, California 95121 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95121 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near San Jose, California

50 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of San Jose, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95121 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 Jose, 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 — San Jose

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 50
Closest to you M2.2, 30 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 43 days ago
Tracking Area
San Jose
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 50 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near San Jose

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 32 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 30 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 100 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 116 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Ojai, CA 243 mi 9:18 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 239 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 120 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 240 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 118 mi 10:39 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA 120 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 115 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km SE of Tehachapi, CA 248 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 53 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 118 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 24 km SW of Independence, CA 196 mi 1:11 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA 199 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 39 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NW of Parkfield, CA 114 mi 7:20 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 120 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 119 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 119 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Cobb, CA 115 mi 1:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 115 mi 12:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 12:39 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 118 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 115 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 118 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 118 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 232 mi 10:18 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 121 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 117 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 119 mi 11:01 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 118 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 114 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 119 mi 8:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 118 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 119 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 119 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 119 mi 1:56 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 120 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 120 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km SSE of Gorman, CA 245 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 118 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 119 mi 8:38 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 118 mi 12:22 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 119 mi 12:58 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 120 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — San Jose

Since 2009 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

San Jose has recorded 12,731 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 · 12731 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 473 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2010: 556 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2011: 626 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2012: 439 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2013: 638 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2014: 543 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2015: 469 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2016: 545 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2017: 571 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2018: 396 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2019: 1,590 (M2.5–4), 63 (M4+)2020: 1,939 (M2.5–4), 85 (M4+)2021: 969 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2022: 530 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2023: 570 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2024: 609 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2025: 479 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2026: 377 (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: 489 events, Energy: 194.0M2010: 569 events, Energy: 55.7M2011: 653 events, Energy: 121.8M2012: 449 events, Energy: 133.5M2013: 655 events, Energy: 489.3M2014: 553 events, Energy: 1.0B2015: 476 events, Energy: 33.4M2016: 567 events, Energy: 859.6M2017: 582 events, Energy: 48.5M2018: 401 events, Energy: 26.6M2019: 1,653 events, Energy: 940.2M2020: 2,024 events, Energy: 6.9B2021: 1,004 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 548 events, Energy: 128.6M2023: 592 events, Energy: 501.1M2024: 631 events, Energy: 500.3M2025: 493 events, Energy: 89.0M2026: 392 events, Energy: 491.9M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
43.5
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 — San Jose, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — San Jose, California

Was there an earthquake in San Jose today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near San Jose?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95121. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for San Jose.

What is the earthquake history for San Jose, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the San Jose area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95121.

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