2 km NE of Pacifica, CaliforniaOct 29, 2026, 00:17
Nearby significant earthquake36 km from Richmond6.53 km deep507 felt reports for this earthquake
Latest Earthquakes near Richmond
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Richmond, California.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Richmond
10 km N of Lake Pillsbury, CaliforniaOct 28, 2026, 12:01
Nearby significant earthquake182 km from Richmond11.59 km deep12 felt reports for this earthquake
Most Recent
4 hours agoRichmond Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours2
Past 7 Days10
Past 30 Days46
Past 365 Days907
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Total earthquakes
14
2.7
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Pacifica, CA · 2 km NE
Significant
0
2.7
Most Recent7 hours ago
ViewPacifica, CA · 2 km NE
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 14Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
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14 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Richmond, California.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Richmond
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Richmond area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Richmond was 10. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
When was the last earthquake near Richmond?
The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Richmond 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 Richmond area?
Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Richmond, 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, 07:29 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).