How close does an earthquake need to be to count as near Berkeley?

The default local search uses a 100 km (62 mile) radius from the city-center coordinates. You can switch the explorer to 50 km or 300 km, and the selected circle is drawn on the map.

What does the historical section for Berkeley include?

It summarizes M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km during the previous ten complete calendar years. The broader radius and higher magnitude threshold are shown separately so the historical totals are not confused with the live local feed.

How current is the earthquake data?

QuakeScout checks the USGS catalog every five minutes. Preliminary magnitude, depth, and location values can be revised after scientific review.

Can QuakeScout be used as an emergency alert?

No. QuakeScout is an informational catalog interface, not an earthquake prediction or emergency warning service. Follow official local authorities and emergency alerts.

Local seismic activity

Latest Earthquakes Near Berkeley, CA Today

Name: Recent earthquakes near Berkeley, CA
Creator: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
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Check the latest USGS event, exact distance from Berkeley, 24-hour activity and the interactive 30-day map.

Updated every 5 min

Current seismic summary

M2.0+ · within 100 km of Berkeley · USGS

Live catalog

Was there an earthquake near Berkeley today?

Yes — USGS lists 1 M2.0+ event within 100 km during the past 24 hours; the latest was M2.5 8h ago.

Past 24 hours

Past 7 days

Past 30 days

Strongest · 30 days

M3.49 km SW of Brentwood, CA

Latest: M2.5 · 8h ago · 10 km ENE of Milpitas, CA

Nearest: M2.5 · 11 km SE

Latest Recorded Earthquakes Near Berkeley

18 matching events

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · refreshed every five minutes

Verified Historical Context

USGS recorded 84 M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km of Berkeley during the ten complete calendar years 2016–2025. This is a catalog summary, not a prediction or local risk score.

Events by year

416

517

518

819

420

1821

1022

1223

1024

825

Magnitude distribution

M4.0–4.9: 77
M5.0–5.9: 6
M6.0–6.9: 1
M7.0+: 0

Strongest events in this period

6.0

Antelope Valley, CA252 km E · July 8, 2021

5.5

Lake Almanor Earthquake278 km N · May 11, 2023

5.2

4km NW of Canyondam, CA278 km N · May 12, 2023

5.1

20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California168 km N · August 10, 2016

5.1

15km ESE of Alum Rock, CA82 km SE · October 25, 2022

Magnitude	Location	Distance	Date
6.0	Antelope Valley, CA	252 km E	July 8, 2021
5.5	Lake Almanor Earthquake	278 km N	May 11, 2023
5.2	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	278 km N	May 12, 2023
5.1	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	168 km N	August 10, 2016
5.1	15km ESE of Alum Rock, CA	82 km SE	October 25, 2022

Method: 300 km radius, M4.0+, USGS Event Web Service, complete years 2016–2025.

Nearby Monitored Cities

Distances are calculated from city-center coordinates and do not describe shaking intensity.

OaklandApproximately 7 km away →San FranciscoApproximately 17 km away →ConcordApproximately 24 km away →VallejoApproximately 26 km away →HaywardApproximately 28 km away →San RamonApproximately 30 km away →San MateoApproximately 35 km away →DublinApproximately 35 km away →

How This Berkeley Tracker Works

The live explorer starts with M2.0+ events within 100 km during the past 30 days. Changing a filter requests a new result set from the USGS Event Web Service; it does not estimate or invent seismic activity.

An epicenter may be outside the city boundary. Magnitude measures energy released at the source, while felt shaking also depends on distance, depth, local geology and construction. “No matching events” means none met the displayed catalog filters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Live and historical event data: USGS Event Web Service. Preliminary records may be revised.