2 km NE of Pacifica, CaliforniaOct 29, 2026, 00:17
Nearby significant earthquake41 km from Los Altos6.53 km deep509 felt reports for this earthquake
Latest Earthquakes near Los Altos
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Los Altos, California.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Los Altos
10 km N of Lake Pillsbury, CaliforniaOct 28, 2026, 12:01
Nearby significant earthquake246 km from Los Altos11.59 km deep14 felt reports for this earthquake
Most Recent
7 hours agoLos Altos Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours3
Past 7 Days13
Past 30 Days48
Past 365 Days924
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
19
3.2
Largest MagnitudeView
Gustine, CA · 23 km WSW
Significant
0
2.7
Most Recent11 hours ago
ViewPacifica, CA · 2 km NE
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 19Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
19 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Los Altos, California.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Los Altos
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Los Altos area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Los Altos was 13. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
When was the last earthquake near Los Altos?
The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Los Altos had a magnitude of 1.8 and occurred on October 28, 2026 at 08:24 PM PDT.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Los Altos area?
Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Los Altos, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 4.6. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 29, 2026, 11:24 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).