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Earthquakes Near Eureka, California 95503 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95503 Updated just now

43 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Eureka, California

43 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Eureka, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95503 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 Eureka, 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 — Eureka

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 15 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 43
Closest to you M2.4, 43 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.1, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
Eureka
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 43 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Eureka

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
M3.1 		Light shaking 3 km ESE of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 12:37 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 44 km W of Petrolia, CA 43 mi 7:34 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 145 mi 8:14 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 1 km NNW of Redway, CA 43 mi 5:51 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 2 km ESE of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 2:20 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 149 mi 7:18 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 145 mi 8:14 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 149 mi 11:57 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 145 mi 8:16 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Covelo, CA 79 mi 11:37 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Colma, CA 228 mi 4:37 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Cobb, CA 145 mi 3:20 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Tahoe Vista, CA 233 mi 7:08 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 149 mi 10:05 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km ESE of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 3:00 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of Berkeley, CA 219 mi 11:46 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 147 mi 3:30 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 151 mi 10:03 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 147 mi 9:17 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 9 km NE of Windsor, CA 164 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 148 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ESE of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Cobb, CA 145 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 147 mi 3:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 148 mi 5:12 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 146 mi 7:44 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA 150 mi 11:20 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 151 mi 9:05 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 151 mi 1:07 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 151 mi 10:01 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 147 mi 2:37 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 147 mi 12:07 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 151 mi 11:50 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 148 mi 11:46 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Cobb, CA 145 mi 3:22 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 148 mi 6:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 147 mi 2:43 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 148 mi 11:51 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 3 km SW of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 2:44 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 3 km ESE of The Geysers, CA 153 mi 4:15 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Cobb, CA 145 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 11 km WNW of Cobb, CA 145 mi 6:41 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 148 mi 7:05 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Eureka

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Eureka has recorded 9,612 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M7.0 on Dec 5, 2024, located 2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake. On average, the area experiences approximately 817 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
2
MAX M3.3
Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Wed
1
MAX M3.3
Thu
1
MAX M2.8
Fri
1
MAX M2.8
Sat
0
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Sun
1
MAX M3.1
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 9612 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k0204060'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 323 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2007: 350 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2008: 473 (M2.5–4), 43 (M4+)2009: 306 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2010: 383 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2011: 305 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2012: 350 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2013: 481 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2014: 802 (M2.5–4), 39 (M4+)2015: 677 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2016: 367 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2017: 277 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2018: 334 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2019: 310 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2020: 302 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2021: 503 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2022: 403 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2023: 428 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2024: 688 (M2.5–4), 55 (M4+)2025: 664 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2026: 270 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 341 events, Energy: 230.4M2007: 376 events, Energy: 480.0M2008: 516 events, Energy: 1.5B2009: 320 events, Energy: 172.2M2010: 413 events, Energy: 6.6B2011: 322 events, Energy: 397.0M2012: 379 events, Energy: 498.2M2013: 517 events, Energy: 753.3M2014: 841 events, Energy: 17.2B2015: 717 events, Energy: 771.4M2016: 399 events, Energy: 8.7B2017: 298 events, Energy: 563.2M2018: 359 events, Energy: 995.2M2019: 342 events, Energy: 595.6M2020: 322 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 538 events, Energy: 4.0B2022: 429 events, Energy: 4.1B2023: 459 events, Energy: 761.9M2024: 743 events, Energy: 32.3B2025: 694 events, Energy: 638.3M2026: 287 events, Energy: 475.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
45.8
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

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 Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
M6.4 Dec 20, 2022
15km WSW of Ferndale, CA
M6.3 Aug 29, 2019
285 km W of Bandon, Oregon
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Eureka, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Eureka, California

Was there an earthquake in Eureka today?

43 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Eureka in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Eureka?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95503. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Eureka.

What is the earthquake history for Eureka, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Eureka area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95503.

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