Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Folsom
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Folsom, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 98 km (61 mi) ENE of Folsom, on 2026-10-02.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year8
- Last 5 years28
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Folsom
12 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Folsom in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Folsom
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.3 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 11 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Folsom, answered
Was there an earthquake in Folsom today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Folsom in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Folsom?
Over the last five years there were 28 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Folsom, an average of 5.6 a year. 8 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 43% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Folsom in five years?
A magnitude 4.2 on Oct 18, 2023, 16:29 UTC, 74 km (46 mi) SSW of Folsom, 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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