Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Sacramento
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Sacramento, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.5, 83 km (52 mi) WSW of Sacramento, on 2026-09-29.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year72
- Last 5 years130
M1+ in the last 7 days: 5. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Sacramento
89 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sacramento in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 20.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Sacramento
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5 km W of Yountville, CA | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 8 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Sacramento, answered
Was there an earthquake in Sacramento today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Sacramento in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Sacramento?
Over the last five years there were 130 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sacramento, an average of 26 a year. 72 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 177% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Sacramento in five years?
A magnitude 4.2 on Oct 18, 2023, 16:29 UTC, 52 km (32 mi) SSW of Sacramento, 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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