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Earthquakes Near Fair Oaks, California 95628 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 95628 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Fair Oaks, California

43 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Fair Oaks, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95628 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 Fair Oaks, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Fair Oaks

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near Fair Oaks. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 43
Closest to you M2.2, 59 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Fair Oaks
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 Fair Oaks

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 72 mi 10:54 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 123 mi 6:19 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 59 mi 4:37 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 189 mi 7:33 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 185 mi 9:48 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 86 mi 4:07 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 176 mi 6:25 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Petrolia, CA 205 mi 6:06 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA 193 mi 6:15 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 189 mi 9:04 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 70 mi 7:59 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 84 mi 12:38 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 84 mi 11:38 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 71 mi 9:59 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 90 mi 12:24 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NW of Parkfield, CA 187 mi 7:20 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 86 mi 5:03 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 87 mi 12:14 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 91 mi 6:04 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 92 mi 6:53 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 85 mi 7:28 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 85 mi 2:02 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 85 mi 5:00 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 189 mi 8:51 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 0 km E of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 9:57 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 84 mi 12:41 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 84 mi 9:32 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 87 mi 3:44 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 86 mi 6:11 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 84 mi 1:16 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 12:02 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 84 mi 10:28 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 85 mi 8:59 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 84 mi 12:35 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 87 mi 6:52 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 85 mi 7:12 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 84 mi 1:56 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 85 mi 11:09 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 87 mi 9:10 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 86 mi 5:11 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 84 mi 12:40 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 85 mi 8:38 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 86 mi 4:08 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Fair Oaks

Since 2009 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Fair Oaks has recorded 13,905 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
3
MAX M3.4
Mon
2
MAX M3.3
Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Wed
2
MAX M3.3
Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Since 2009 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 13905 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 520 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2010: 588 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2011: 658 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2012: 493 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2013: 682 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2014: 990 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2015: 847 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2016: 608 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2017: 605 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2018: 463 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 545 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2020: 1,954 (M2.5–4), 91 (M4+)2021: 1,109 (M2.5–4), 44 (M4+)2022: 654 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2023: 604 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2024: 878 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2025: 767 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2026: 447 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 537 events, Energy: 218.4M2010: 608 events, Energy: 6.4B2011: 685 events, Energy: 122.4M2012: 510 events, Energy: 460.9M2013: 704 events, Energy: 515.0M2014: 1,018 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 875 events, Energy: 480.5M2016: 633 events, Energy: 883.8M2017: 615 events, Energy: 46.6M2018: 473 events, Energy: 58.5M2019: 566 events, Energy: 334.3M2020: 2,045 events, Energy: 7.5B2021: 1,153 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 680 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 633 events, Energy: 514.9M2024: 912 events, Energy: 32.2B2025: 789 events, Energy: 123.1M2026: 469 events, Energy: 557.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
30.5
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Fair Oaks, California

What Fair Oaks 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.

πŸ›‘οΈ 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.

πŸšͺ 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

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ 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 β€” Fair Oaks, California

Was there an earthquake in Fair Oaks today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Fair Oaks?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95628. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Fair Oaks.

What is the earthquake history for Fair Oaks, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Fair Oaks area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95628.

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