Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near McKinleyville
In the last 30 days there were 11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of McKinleyville, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.4, 91 km (57 mi) WSW of McKinleyville, on 2026-10-23.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days3
- Last 30 days11
- Last year130
- Last 5 years1,069
M1+ in the last 7 days: 16. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near McKinleyville
605 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of McKinleyville in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2024, with 259.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near McKinleyville
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 | 70 km W of Ferndale, CA | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.3 | 14 km SE of Petrolia, CA | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.1 | 80 km WNW of Ferndale, CA | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 2.6 | 18 km WSW of Petrolia, CA | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 2.9 | 12 km W of Petrolia, CA | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 3.0 | 23 km NE of Hydesville, CA | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 2.7 | 22 km W of Petrolia, CA | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 2.8 | 44 km WNW of Petrolia, CA | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 25 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km W of Petrolia, CA | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.1 | 22 km W of Petrolia, CA | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 2.7 | 5 km ENE of Hydesville, CA | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 21 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in McKinleyville, answered
Was there an earthquake in McKinleyville today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of McKinleyville in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near McKinleyville?
Over the last five years there were 1,069 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of McKinleyville, an average of 214 a year. 130 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 39% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near McKinleyville in five years?
A magnitude 6.4 on Dec 20, 2022, 10:34 UTC, 54 km (34 mi) SSW of McKinleyville, at a depth of 18 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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