Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Redwood City
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Redwood City, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 70 km (43 mi) E of Redwood City, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year143
- Last 5 years398
M1+ in the last 7 days: 14. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Redwood City
211 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Redwood City in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 33.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Redwood City
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 96 km / 59 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Redwood City, answered
Was there an earthquake in Redwood City today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Redwood City in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Redwood City?
Over the last five years there were 398 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Redwood City, an average of 80 a year. 143 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 80% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Redwood City in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 53 km (33 mi) ESE of Redwood City, 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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