Was there an earthquake near Santa Clara today?

The current summary and event explorer show M2.0+ earthquakes published by USGS within 100 km of Santa Clara. Select the 24-hour filter for today's matching events.

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

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 Santa Clara 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.

Earthquakes Near Santa Clara, CA Today

Name: Recent earthquakes near Santa Clara, CA
Creator: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
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Latest USGS events, an interactive distance map, 24-hour and 30-day activity, and clearly scoped historical context.

Updated every 5 min

Default radius

100 km

Live period

30 days

Live threshold

M2.0+

Search center

37.354°N, 121.955°W

Current Seismic Summary

M2.0+ events within 100 km of Santa Clara, from the USGS catalog.

Live USGS data

Past 24 hours

Past 7 days

Past 30 days

Latest event

M2.31d ago

Nearest in 30 days

M2.38 km NE of Alum Rock, CA

19 km E

Strongest · 24h

None recorded

Strongest · 7 days

M2.911 km ESE of Gilroy, CA

Strongest · 30 days

M3.05 km ESE of Interlaken, CA

Latest Recorded Earthquakes Near Santa Clara

24 matching events

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · refreshed every five minutes

Verified Historical Context

USGS recorded 85 M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km of Santa Clara during the ten complete calendar years 2016–2025. This is a catalog summary, not a prediction or local risk score.

Events by year

716

517

518

819

1120

1621

922

923

724

825

Magnitude distribution

M4.0–4.9: 76
M5.0–5.9: 8
M6.0–6.9: 1
M7.0+: 0

Strongest events in this period

Magnitude	Location	Distance	Date
6.0	Antelope Valley, CA	251 km NE	July 8, 2021
5.6	29 km SW of Hawthorne, Nevada	291 km NE	December 28, 2016
5.6	28 km WSW of Hawthorne, Nevada	292 km NE	December 28, 2016
5.5	28 km SW of Hawthorne, Nevada	292 km NE	December 28, 2016
5.2	30km SE of Bodie, CA	294 km E	April 11, 2020

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.

San JoseApproximately 6 km away →FremontApproximately 22 km away →PleasantonApproximately 35 km away →HaywardApproximately 37 km away →DublinApproximately 39 km away →San MateoApproximately 40 km away →Santa CruzApproximately 43 km away →San RamonApproximately 46 km away →

How This Santa Clara 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.