Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Live Oak
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Live Oak, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 67 km (42 mi) NE of Live Oak, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days5
- Last year188
- Last 5 years567
M1+ in the last 7 days: 21. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Live Oak
293 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Live Oak in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 39.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Live Oak
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 15 km S of Tres Pinos, CA | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 70 km / 43 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Live Oak, answered
Was there an earthquake in Live Oak today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Live Oak in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Live Oak?
Over the last five years there were 567 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Live Oak, an average of 113 a year. 188 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 66% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Live Oak in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 46 km (28 mi) NE of Live Oak, 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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