Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Richmond
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Richmond, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 98 km (61 mi) SE of Richmond, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days4
- Last year137
- Last 5 years351
M1+ in the last 7 days: 19. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Richmond
196 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Richmond in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 34.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Richmond
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 1 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 2 km | |
| 2.5 | 5 km W of Yountville, CA | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 8 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Richmond, answered
Was there an earthquake in Richmond today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Richmond in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Richmond?
Over the last five years there were 351 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Richmond, an average of 70 a year. 137 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 95% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Richmond in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 91 km (57 mi) SE of Richmond, 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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