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Earthquakes Near Folsom, California 95630 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 95630 Updated just now

56 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Folsom, California

56 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Folsom, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95630 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 Folsom, 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€” Folsom

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

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 40 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 56
Closest to you M1.0, 63 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.0, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Folsom
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 56 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Folsom

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
M4.0 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 155 mi 12:25 AM Details β†’
M3.3 		Light shaking 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada 118 mi 1:36 AM Details β†’
M2.8 		Rarely felt 54 km W of Petrolia, CA 234 mi 4:05 PM Details β†’
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 199 mi 5:48 AM Details β†’
M2.6 		Rarely felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 97 mi 9:17 PM Details β†’
M2.6 		Rarely felt 16 km ENE of Willows, CA 80 mi 8:54 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 18 km ENE of Willow Creek, CA 202 mi 2:08 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 173 mi 10:04 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 97 mi 10:41 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 113 mi 8:41 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km E of New Idria, CA 160 mi 10:43 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 91 mi 4:35 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 12 km ESE of Willits, CA 122 mi 10:01 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 174 mi 4:10 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 1 km ESE of Pinnacles, CA 148 mi 9:07 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 88 mi 6:41 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 205 mi 5:12 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 45 km E of Tonopah, Nevada 243 mi 3:59 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 90 mi 11:34 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 97 mi 10:47 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 3 km W of Concord, CA 69 mi 9:46 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 155 mi 1:09 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 118 mi 10:05 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 98 mi 12:47 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 97 mi 6:55 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 97 mi 2:29 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Cloverdale, CA 100 mi 2:05 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Santa Venetia, CA 85 mi 6:44 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 98 mi 7:31 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 28 km N of Kernville, CA 238 mi 8:12 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 98 mi 11:06 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Pacifica, CA 103 mi 8:14 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 97 mi 6:49 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 98 mi 12:48 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 97 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 88 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 90 mi 5:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 91 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 86 mi 5:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 63 mi 1:50 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 84 mi 6:45 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 90 mi 12:44 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 92 mi 11:09 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 90 mi 4:35 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 87 mi 5:38 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 88 mi 4:32 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 91 mi 6:29 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 88 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 91 mi 2:54 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 88 mi 12:26 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 91 mi 12:09 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 91 mi 8:42 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 92 mi 12:12 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 146 mi 12:19 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 88 mi 3:01 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 96 mi 6:22 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Folsom

Since 2009 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Folsom has recorded 13,936 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 1154 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Thu
2
MAX M3.4
Fri
3
MAX M2.9
Sat
4
MAX M3.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.6
Mon
3
MAX M2.7
Tue
7
MAX M3.3
Wed
4
MAX M4.0
Since 2009 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 13936 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 424 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2010: 596 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2011: 656 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2012: 490 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2013: 685 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2014: 976 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2015: 838 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2016: 606 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2017: 607 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2018: 461 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2019: 602 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2020: 1,954 (M2.5–4), 92 (M4+)2021: 1,115 (M2.5–4), 44 (M4+)2022: 654 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2023: 600 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2024: 873 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2025: 756 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2026: 548 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252009: 440 events, Energy: 210.4M2010: 615 events, Energy: 6.4B2011: 683 events, Energy: 122.4M2012: 506 events, Energy: 397.5M2013: 705 events, Energy: 508.5M2014: 1,003 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 866 events, Energy: 480.3M2016: 631 events, Energy: 883.8M2017: 617 events, Energy: 47.0M2018: 471 events, Energy: 58.5M2019: 628 events, Energy: 353.0M2020: 2,046 events, Energy: 7.6B2021: 1,159 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 680 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 629 events, Energy: 514.9M2024: 908 events, Energy: 32.2B2025: 777 events, Energy: 120.6M2026: 572 events, Energy: 818.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
29.9
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€” Folsom, California

What Folsom 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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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 Folsom. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Folsom, California

Was there an earthquake in Folsom today?

56 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Folsom in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Folsom?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95630. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Folsom.

What is the earthquake history for Folsom, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Folsom area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95630.

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