Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near San Francisco
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of San Francisco, Caraga, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 94 km (58 mi) ESE of San Francisco, on 2026-09-29.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year37
- Last 5 years739
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near San Francisco
77 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Francisco in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 7.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near San Francisco
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 40 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 9 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in San Francisco, answered
Was there an earthquake in San Francisco today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of San Francisco in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near San Francisco?
Over the last five years there were 739 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Francisco, an average of 148 a year. 37 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 75% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near San Francisco in five years?
A magnitude 7.6 on Dec 2, 2023, 14:37 UTC, 51 km (32 mi) E of San Francisco, at a depth of 40 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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