Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Eureka
In the last 30 days there were 12 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Eureka, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.4, 81 km (50 mi) WSW of Eureka, on 2026-10-23.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days3
- Last 30 days12
- Last year176
- Last 5 years1,253
M1+ in the last 7 days: 16. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Eureka
763 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Eureka in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2024, with 317.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Eureka
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 | 70 km W of Ferndale, CA | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.3 | 14 km SE of Petrolia, CA | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.1 | 80 km WNW of Ferndale, CA | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 2.6 | 18 km WSW of Petrolia, CA | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 2.9 | 12 km W of Petrolia, CA | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 2.9 | 75 km W of Petrolia, CA | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.0 | 23 km NE of Hydesville, CA | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 2.7 | 22 km W of Petrolia, CA | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 2.8 | 44 km WNW of Petrolia, CA | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 25 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km W of Petrolia, CA | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.1 | 22 km W of Petrolia, CA | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 2.7 | 5 km ENE of Hydesville, CA | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 21 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Eureka, answered
Was there an earthquake in Eureka today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Eureka in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Eureka?
Over the last five years there were 1,253 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Eureka, an average of 251 a year. 176 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 30% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Eureka in five years?
A magnitude 7.0 on Dec 5, 2024, 18:44 UTC, 87 km (54 mi) WSW of Eureka, at a depth of 10 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.
04 — Nearby
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