Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Novato
In the last 30 days there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Novato, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.9, 81 km (50 mi) NNW of Novato, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days6
- Last year188
- Last 5 years551
M1+ in the last 7 days: 97. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Novato
279 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Novato in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 38.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Novato
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 7 km W of Cobb, CA | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 2 km | |
| 2.5 | 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.8 | 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 2 km | |
| 2.9 | 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 2.5 | 1 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 2 km | |
| 2.5 | 5 km W of Yountville, CA | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 8 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Novato, answered
Was there an earthquake in Novato today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Novato in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Novato?
Over the last five years there were 551 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Novato, an average of 110 a year. 188 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 71% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Novato in five years?
A magnitude 4.7 on Jan 2, 2025, 02:34 UTC, 84 km (52 mi) N of Novato, at a depth of 1 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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