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Earthquakes Near Live Oak, California 95953 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 95953 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Live Oak, California

47 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Live Oak, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 95953 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 Live Oak, 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 — Live Oak

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 Live Oak. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 47
Closest to you M2.2, 50 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Live Oak
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 47 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Live Oak

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
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 103 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 163 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 50 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 236 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 68 km ENE of Fallon Station, Nevada 204 mi 12:37 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 138 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 63 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 127 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Petrolia, CA 159 mi 6:06 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 62 mi 10:39 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA 240 mi 6:15 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 236 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 91 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 62 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 63 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 99 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NW of Parkfield, CA 234 mi 7:20 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 63 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 70 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 71 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Cobb, CA 60 mi 1:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 64 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 62 mi 12:03 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 64 mi 12:39 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 64 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 63 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 63 mi 2:09 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 236 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 62 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 61 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 64 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 66 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 62 mi 11:01 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 63 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 61 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 63 mi 8:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 63 mi 3:27 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 62 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 65 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 63 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 65 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 63 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 62 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 63 mi 8:38 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 62 mi 12:22 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 65 mi 12:58 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 63 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Live Oak

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Live Oak has recorded 15,515 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 925 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
2
MAX M2.7
Sun
3
MAX M3.4
Mon
2
MAX M3.3
Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Wed
2
MAX M3.3
Thu
1
MAX M2.8
Fri
0
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 15515 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: 560 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2007: 563 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2008: 655 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2009: 496 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2010: 547 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2011: 640 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 471 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2013: 673 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2014: 1,027 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2015: 832 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2016: 602 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2017: 591 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2018: 464 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2019: 524 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2020: 1,839 (M2.5–4), 86 (M4+)2021: 1,088 (M2.5–4), 43 (M4+)2022: 654 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2023: 617 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2024: 882 (M2.5–4), 42 (M4+)2025: 773 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2026: 454 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 575 events, Energy: 109.0M2007: 582 events, Energy: 611.4M2008: 677 events, Energy: 299.3M2009: 502 events, Energy: 56.1M2010: 567 events, Energy: 6.4B2011: 668 events, Energy: 123.7M2012: 493 events, Energy: 512.9M2013: 696 events, Energy: 523.5M2014: 1,060 events, Energy: 17.0B2015: 863 events, Energy: 626.7M2016: 628 events, Energy: 9.1B2017: 604 events, Energy: 99.5M2018: 476 events, Energy: 67.0M2019: 544 events, Energy: 330.6M2020: 1,925 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 1,131 events, Energy: 3.6B2022: 680 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 647 events, Energy: 765.3M2024: 924 events, Energy: 32.2B2025: 794 events, Energy: 125.4M2026: 479 events, Energy: 588.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
30.4
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 — Live Oak, California

What Live Oak 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 — Live Oak, California

Was there an earthquake in Live Oak today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Live Oak?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 95953. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Live Oak.

What is the earthquake history for Live Oak, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Live Oak area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 95953.

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