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Earthquakes Near Placerville, California 95667 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95667 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 Placerville, California

56 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Placerville, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95667 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 Placerville, 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 — Placerville

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 40 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 56
Closest to you M1.0, 83 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.0, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Placerville
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 Placerville

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
M4.0 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 167 mi 12:25 AM Details →
M3.3 		Light shaking 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada 99 mi 1:36 AM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 54 km W of Petrolia, CA 248 mi 4:05 PM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 6 km NE of San Simeon, CA 212 mi 7:55 PM Details →
M2.7 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 184 mi 5:48 AM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 116 mi 9:17 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 16 km ENE of Willows, CA 89 mi 8:54 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 2 km ENE of Aromas, CA 135 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 18 km ENE of Willow Creek, CA 210 mi 2:08 AM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 176 mi 10:04 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 116 mi 10:41 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 129 mi 8:41 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km E of New Idria, CA 162 mi 10:43 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 109 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 12 km ESE of Willits, CA 138 mi 10:01 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 22 km NE of San Ardo, CA 177 mi 4:10 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 1 km ESE of Pinnacles, CA 154 mi 9:07 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 219 mi 5:12 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 44 km E of Tonopah, Nevada 224 mi 3:59 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 11:34 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 115 mi 10:47 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 3 km W of Concord, CA 86 mi 9:46 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 167 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 127 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 116 mi 12:47 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 116 mi 6:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 116 mi 2:29 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Cloverdale, CA 118 mi 2:05 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 28 km N of Kernville, CA 230 mi 8:12 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 116 mi 11:06 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 3 km ESE of Pacifica, CA 120 mi 8:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 115 mi 7:49 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 116 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 116 mi 12:48 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 115 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 106 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 5:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 104 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 13 km NNE of Yountville, CA 83 mi 1:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 103 mi 6:45 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 108 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 111 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 108 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 106 mi 5:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 106 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km ENE of The Geysers, CA 105 mi 8:00 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 106 mi 11:52 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 2:54 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 106 mi 12:26 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 109 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 110 mi 12:12 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 245 mi 1:29 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 133 mi 12:19 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 114 mi 6:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Placerville

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Placerville has recorded 13,105 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2010. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1254 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Thu
2
MAX M3.4
Fri
2
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 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 13105 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 213 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2011: 658 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2012: 491 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2013: 681 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2014: 965 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2015: 833 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2016: 617 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2017: 608 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2018: 446 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2019: 790 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2020: 1,939 (M2.5–4), 90 (M4+)2021: 1,114 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2022: 660 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2023: 591 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2024: 794 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2025: 704 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2026: 549 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 216 events, Energy: 17.0M2011: 685 events, Energy: 123.3M2012: 507 events, Energy: 398.4M2013: 699 events, Energy: 483.4M2014: 992 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 861 events, Energy: 480.2M2016: 642 events, Energy: 883.7M2017: 618 events, Energy: 47.1M2018: 454 events, Energy: 46.9M2019: 822 events, Energy: 386.6M2020: 2,029 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,155 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 686 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 620 events, Energy: 518.1M2024: 826 events, Energy: 467.9M2025: 724 events, Energy: 113.6M2026: 569 events, Energy: 767.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
28.5
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
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.4 Dec 20, 2022
15km WSW of Ferndale, CA
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Placerville, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Placerville, California

Was there an earthquake in Placerville 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 Placerville in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Placerville?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95667. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Placerville.

What is the earthquake history for Placerville, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Placerville area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95667.

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