Click 'Use my location' to allow precise geolocation, or search for your city. We show all earthquakes recorded by the USGS within your chosen radius (25–500 km) over the past 24 hours, 30 days, or year.

Was there an earthquake near me today?

Today globally: 171 earthquakes worldwide detected by USGS, including 7 of magnitude 5.0 or greater. Largest: M6.6 southern East Pacific Rise, 5 hours ago. Use the location tool below for earthquake data specific to your location.

Did I just feel an earthquake?

Check the timestamp of the most recent earthquake near your location. If shaking occurred within the past 30 minutes, it may match a USGS-detected event. If you felt shaking but no earthquake appears, it may be below detection threshold or outside the search radius.

How close is the nearest fault line to me?

Most US population centers are within 100 km of at least one mapped fault. San Diego is 5 km from the Rose Canyon Fault; Los Angeles is 8 km from the Newport-Inglewood Fault; Seattle sits directly above the Seattle Fault Zone. Check our city pages for details.

What should I do if there is an earthquake near me?

Drop, Cover, and Hold On immediately. Get under sturdy furniture or against an interior wall. Stay away from windows. After shaking stops, check for injuries, damage, and gas leaks. Be prepared for aftershocks. If near coastline after a large quake, move to higher ground.

How often do earthquakes happen near major US cities?

Activity varies dramatically. San Diego averages ~10 magnitude 4.0+ earthquakes per year; Los Angeles averages ~18; Seattle ~3; New York ~0.15. The USGS detects 150–300 earthquakes globally each day.

Can I get earthquake alerts for my area?

The USGS ShakeAlert system provides early warning for some West Coast cities. Save this page or bookmark a city page — we update every 5 minutes with live USGS data.

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Major Fault Lines

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About This Page

Earthquakes Near Me uses the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program data to show seismic activity within your chosen radius. Location detection happens in your browser only — your location is not sent to our servers.

The USGS detects all earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in populated US areas via a network of over 2,000 seismometers. Smaller events (M1.0–2.4) are detected in regions with dense seismic monitoring (California, Alaska, Pacific Northwest). Data refreshes every 5 minutes.

Last data refresh: May 20, 2026 at 23:40 UTC · Last reviewed: May 20, 2026