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Earthquakes Near Chico, California 95929 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95929 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Chico, California

41 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Chico, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95929 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
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 51 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 41
Closest to you M2.7, 53 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.4, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 8 days ago
Tracking Area
Chico
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 41 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
M4.4 		Felt indoors 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 87 mi 10:21 PM Details →
M3.9 		Light shaking 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA 87 mi 10:20 PM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 54 km W of Petrolia, CA 169 mi 4:05 PM Details →
M2.7 		Rarely felt 3 km SSE of Anderson, CA 53 mi 2:24 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Redwood Valley, CA 75 mi 8:41 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 80 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 6:41 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 38 km SE of Mina, Nevada 245 mi 8:22 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 9 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 219 mi 10:47 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 138 mi 5:12 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 191 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 89 mi 12:47 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 88 mi 6:55 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Santa Venetia, CA 125 mi 6:44 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Cloverdale, CA 89 mi 7:31 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 88 mi 6:49 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 88 mi 4:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 11:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 8:29 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 5:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 8:28 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km S of Cobb, CA 79 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 82 mi 6:45 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 80 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km E of Pistol River, Oregon 218 mi 6:34 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 80 mi 4:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 0 km N of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 5:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 6:29 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Cobb, CA 80 mi 11:52 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 82 mi 2:54 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 12:26 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 80 mi 10:02 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 81 mi 1:45 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 79 mi 3:01 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 84 mi 6:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Chico

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Chico has recorded 15,041 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 931 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
3
MAX M2.9
Sat
3
MAX M3.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.6
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
3
MAX M2.7
Wed
3
MAX M4.4
Thu
1
MAX M2.7
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 15041 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 493 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2007: 542 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2008: 627 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2009: 461 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2010: 532 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2011: 622 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 463 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2013: 647 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2014: 1,001 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2015: 807 (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: 1,815 (M2.5–4), 85 (M4+)2021: 1,061 (M2.5–4), 42 (M4+)2022: 639 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2023: 572 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2024: 856 (M2.5–4), 42 (M4+)2025: 750 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2026: 523 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 508 events, Energy: 155.5M2007: 561 events, Energy: 631.3M2008: 650 events, Energy: 299.0M2009: 468 events, Energy: 57.5M2010: 551 events, Energy: 6.4B2011: 650 events, Energy: 122.1M2012: 483 events, Energy: 505.5M2013: 670 events, Energy: 522.8M2014: 1,033 events, Energy: 17.0B2015: 837 events, Energy: 624.4M2016: 600 events, Energy: 9.1B2017: 581 events, Energy: 99.2M2018: 447 events, Energy: 611.1M2019: 518 events, Energy: 329.7M2020: 1,900 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,103 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 663 events, Energy: 4.1B2023: 601 events, Energy: 758.7M2024: 898 events, Energy: 32.2B2025: 769 events, Energy: 116.3M2026: 550 events, Energy: 848.0M
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
31.4
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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Earthquake FAQ — Chico, California

Was there an earthquake in Chico today?

Heads up: a M4.4 earthquake was detected 87 miles away. Review details below. 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?

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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 95929.

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