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Earthquakes Near Chico, California 95926 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95926 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Chico, California

42 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Chico, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95926 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 Chico, 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 — Chico

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 Chico. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 42
Closest to you M0.3, 81 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 21 days ago
Tracking Area
Chico
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 42 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Chico

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
M2.1 		Rarely felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 84 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 152 mi 10:02 PM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Livermore, CA 146 mi 5:18 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 8:37 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 16 km S of Empire, Nevada 142 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Pleasant Hill, CA 123 mi 12:44 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 3 km ENE of San Rafael, CA 127 mi 5:41 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 89 mi 9:52 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA 221 mi 3:28 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 6:23 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSE of Redway, CA 102 mi 9:40 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 9:16 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 10:10 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Pacifica, CA 152 mi 11:03 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 11:09 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 12:43 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 4:57 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 84 mi 4:16 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 81 mi 7:26 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 83 mi 1:26 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 81 mi 1:17 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 83 mi 4:18 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 83 mi 11:13 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 1 km NW of The Geysers, CA 83 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 11:21 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 84 mi 5:07 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 12:45 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 11:11 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 82 mi 1:01 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 83 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 83 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 6:39 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 13 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 83 mi 5:13 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 83 mi 3:02 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 11:54 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Cobb, CA 81 mi 1:40 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 85 mi 10:51 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 81 mi 3:47 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 12:58 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 84 mi 7:35 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 0 km W of The Geysers, CA 83 mi 8:58 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 7 km W of Cobb, CA 81 mi 8:38 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Chico

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Chico has recorded 15,120 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 937 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Tue
2
MAX M3.3
Wed
3
MAX M3.8
Thu
2
MAX M2.6
Fri
1
MAX M2.6
Sat
2
MAX M2.7
Sun
0
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Mon
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 15120 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 492 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2007: 541 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2008: 627 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2009: 461 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2010: 530 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2011: 622 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2012: 461 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2013: 647 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2014: 1,001 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2015: 806 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2016: 575 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2017: 568 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2018: 434 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2019: 498 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2020: 1,812 (M2.5–4), 85 (M4+)2021: 1,061 (M2.5–4), 42 (M4+)2022: 640 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2023: 571 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2024: 856 (M2.5–4), 42 (M4+)2025: 749 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2026: 608 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 507 events, Energy: 155.4M2007: 560 events, Energy: 631.3M2008: 650 events, Energy: 299.0M2009: 468 events, Energy: 57.5M2010: 549 events, Energy: 6.4B2011: 651 events, Energy: 126.1M2012: 481 events, Energy: 505.3M2013: 670 events, Energy: 522.8M2014: 1,033 events, Energy: 17.0B2015: 836 events, Energy: 624.4M2016: 600 events, Energy: 9.1B2017: 581 events, Energy: 99.2M2018: 447 events, Energy: 611.1M2019: 518 events, Energy: 329.7M2020: 1,897 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,103 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 664 events, Energy: 4.1B2023: 600 events, Energy: 758.7M2024: 898 events, Energy: 32.2B2025: 768 events, Energy: 116.3M2026: 639 events, Energy: 873.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
31.5
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 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.5 Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
M6.4 Dec 20, 2022
15km WSW of Ferndale, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Chico, California

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

Earthquake FAQ — Chico, California

Was there an earthquake in Chico today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Chico?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95926. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Chico.

What is the earthquake history for Chico, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Chico area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95926.

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