Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Alameda
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Alameda, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 81 km (51 mi) ESE of Alameda, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year130
- Last 5 years329
M1+ in the last 7 days: 13. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Alameda
187 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Alameda in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 34.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Alameda
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5 km W of Yountville, CA | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 8 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 81 km / 51 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Alameda, answered
Was there an earthquake in Alameda today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Alameda in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Alameda?
Over the last five years there were 329 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Alameda, an average of 66 a year. 130 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 98% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Alameda in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 73 km (45 mi) SE of Alameda, at a depth of 8 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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