# Latest Earthquakes near Santa Cruz

## Most Recent

Magnitude: 1.5 · Livermore, CA · 12 km SE · Nov 14, 2026, 12:39 AM UTC · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75466242/>)

### Santa Cruz Activity Report · M1.5+

the area within 100 km of Santa Cruz

Past 24 Hours · 0

Past 7 Days · 9

Past 30 Days · 61

Past 365 Days · 1,044

Updated: Nov 15, 2026, 13:03 UTC

[Santa Cruz Activity Report](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/California/Santa%20Cruz/>)

Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Santa Cruz, California.

### Largest recorded earthquakes

Past 24 Hours · No events

2.6

Past 7 Days · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75465862/>)

Aromas, CA · 1 km ENE

3.0

Past 30 Days · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75453266/>)

Gustine, CA · 20 km WSW

4.6

Past 365 Days · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75337442/>)

Boulder Creek, CA · 1 km SE

### Filtered Statistics

Total earthquakes

26

3.0

Largest Magnitude[View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75453266/>)

Gustine, CA · 20 km WSW

Significant

0

2.6

Most Recent · 2 days ago · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75465862/>)

Aromas, CA · 1 km ENE

Depth distribution

Shallow-focus 26 Intermediate-focus 0 Deep-focus 0

## Filtered Statistics

26 events

Past 30 Days · M2+

Magnitude: 2.6 · Aromas, CA · 1 km ENE · Nov 12, 2026, 19:40 UTC · -0 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75465862/>)

Magnitude: 2.1 · Gustine, CA · 26 km SW · Nov 11, 2026, 10:04 UTC · 0 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75465197/>)

Magnitude: 2.0 · Cupertino, CA · 4 km WSW · Nov 10, 2026, 17:23 UTC · 6 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75464882/>)

Magnitude: 2.4 · Tres Pinos, CA · 6 km SSW · Nov 6, 2026, 04:53 UTC · 8 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75462977/>)

Magnitude: 2.2 · Livermore, CA · 25 km SE · Nov 6, 2026, 04:19 UTC · 3 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75462972/>)

Magnitude: 2.1 · Ridgemark, CA · 2 km WSW · Nov 5, 2026, 04:00 UTC · 9 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75462617/>)

Magnitude: 2.3 · Westley, CA · 26 km WSW · Nov 3, 2026, 09:09 UTC · 4 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75461947/>)

Magnitude: 2.1 · Westley, CA · 26 km WSW · Nov 2, 2026, 08:44 UTC · 4 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75461287/>)

Magnitude: 2.2 · Pinnacles, CA · 16 km NNE · Nov 2, 2026, 07:30 UTC · 7 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75461252/>)

Magnitude: 2.5 · Gilroy, CA · 9 km E · Nov 2, 2026, 03:27 UTC · 5 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75461187/>)

Magnitude: 2.1 · Westley, CA · 26 km WSW · Nov 2, 2026, 03:05 UTC · 4 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75461172/>)

Magnitude: 2.4 · Westley, CA · 26 km WSW · Nov 1, 2026, 02:21 UTC · 3 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75460697/>)

Magnitude: 2.9 · Westley, CA · 28 km WSW · Oct 31, 2026, 16:44 UTC · 1 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75460382/>)

Magnitude: 2.1 · Diablo, CA · 0 km E · Oct 31, 2026, 14:18 UTC · 16 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75460302/>)

Magnitude: 2.7 · Ridgemark, CA · 12 km SW · Oct 29, 2026, 12:38 UTC · 9 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75459362/>)

Magnitude: 2.7 · Pacifica, CA · 2 km ENE · Oct 29, 2026, 00:17 UTC · 6 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75459182/>)

Magnitude: 2.6 · Ridgemark, CA · 12 km SW · Oct 28, 2026, 23:29 UTC · 9 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75459162/>)

Magnitude: 2.6 · Seven Trees, CA · 15 km E · Oct 27, 2026, 19:38 UTC · 8 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75455701/>)

Magnitude: 2.5 · Aromas, CA · 4 km SE · Oct 26, 2026, 13:10 UTC · 5 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75455061/>)

Magnitude: 3.0 · Tres Pinos, CA · 15 km S · Oct 22, 2026, 21:58 UTC · 4 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75453601/>)

Magnitude: 3.0 · Gustine, CA · 20 km WSW · Oct 22, 2026, 04:18 UTC · 1 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75453266/>)

Magnitude: 2.3 · San Ramon, CA · 4 km SE · Oct 19, 2026, 23:29 UTC · 8 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75452281/>)

Magnitude: 2.4 · San Ramon, CA · 2 km SSW · Oct 19, 2026, 02:15 UTC · 7 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75451976/>)

Magnitude: 2.3 · Hollister, CA · 5 km NNW · Oct 18, 2026, 22:27 UTC · 9 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75451806/>)

## Latest earthquakes in nearby cities

Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Santa Cruz, California.

[San Jose · 42 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/California/San%20Jose/>)

[Watsonville · 25 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/California/Watsonville/>)

[Salinas · 47 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/California/Salinas/>)

[San Francisco · 95 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/California/San%20Francisco/>)

[Pleasanton · 78 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/California/Pleasanton/>)

[Livermore · 82 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/California/Livermore/>)

[Stockton · 127 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/California/Stockton/>)

[Modesto · 118 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/California/Modesto/>)

[Concord · 112 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/California/Concord/>)

[Soledad · 88 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/California/Soledad/>)

[Sacramento · 185 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/California/Sacramento/>)

[Los Banos · 105 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/US/California/Los%20Banos/>)

## Common Questions about Earthquakes near Santa Cruz

### How often are earthquakes recorded in the Santa Cruz area?

In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Santa Cruz was 9. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

### When was the last earthquake near Santa Cruz?

The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Santa Cruz had a magnitude of 1.5 and occurred on November 13, 2026 at 04:39 PM PST.

### How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Santa Cruz area?

Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Santa Cruz, 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.

Related tools

[Weather forecast for Santa Cruz](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/weather-forecast/US/California/Santa%20Cruz/>) [When will the ISS pass over Santa Cruz?](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/iss-tracker/US/California/Santa%20Cruz/>) [Current time in Santa Cruz](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/world-clock/US/California/Santa%20Cruz/>)

[Aurora Forecast](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/aurora-forecast/>)

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: Nov 15, 2026, 13:03 UTC.

Data sources:

- [USGS](<https://earthquake.usgs.gov/>) — [Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.](<https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/are-usgs-reportspublications-copyrighted>)
- [EMSC](<https://www.seismicportal.eu/>) — [Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under](<https://www.seismicportal.eu/terms.html>)[CC BY 4.0](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/>) [.](<https://www.seismicportal.eu/terms.html>)
- [JMA](<https://www.jma.go.jp/>) — [Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).](<https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/copyright.html>)
- [Geoscience Australia](<https://www.ga.gov.au/>) — [Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under](<https://www.ga.gov.au/copyright/copyright-attributing-material-sources-from-geoscience-australias-website>)[CC BY 4.0](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode>) [; the section 5 disclaimer applies.](<https://www.ga.gov.au/copyright/copyright-attributing-material-sources-from-geoscience-australias-website>)
- [GeoNet](<https://www.geonet.org.nz/>) — [We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.](<https://www.geonet.org.nz/policy>)
- [CENC / Wolfx](<https://wolfx.jp/docs/open-api/>) — [CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.](<https://wolfx.jp/legal/terms/>)
- [GFZ / GEOFON](<https://geofon.gfz.de/>) — [Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (](<https://geofon.gfz.de/eqinfo/faq/>)[CC BY 4.0](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/>) [).](<https://geofon.gfz.de/eqinfo/faq/>)

## Markdown

- [M1.5 Earthquake - 12 km SE of Livermore, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75466242.md>)
- [M2.6 Earthquake - 1 km ENE of Aromas, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75465862.md>)
- [M2.1 Earthquake - 26 km SW of Gustine, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75465197.md>)
- [M2.0 Earthquake - 4 km WSW of Cupertino, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75464882.md>)
- [M2.4 Earthquake - 6 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75462977.md>)
- [M2.2 Earthquake - 25 km SE of Livermore, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75462972.md>)
- [M2.1 Earthquake - 2 km WSW of Ridgemark, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75462617.md>)
- [M2.3 Earthquake - 26 km WSW of Westley, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75461947.md>)
- [M2.1 Earthquake - 26 km WSW of Westley, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75461287.md>)
- [M2.2 Earthquake - 16 km NNE of Pinnacles, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75461252.md>)
- [M2.5 Earthquake - 9 km E of Gilroy, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75461187.md>)
- [M2.1 Earthquake - 26 km WSW of Westley, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75461172.md>)
- [M2.4 Earthquake - 26 km WSW of Westley, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75460697.md>)
- [M2.9 Earthquake - 28 km WSW of Westley, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75460382.md>)
- [M2.1 Earthquake - 0 km E of Diablo, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75460302.md>)
- [M2.7 Earthquake - 12 km SW of Ridgemark, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75459362.md>)
- [M2.7 Earthquake - 2 km ENE of Pacifica, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75459182.md>)
- [M2.6 Earthquake - 12 km SW of Ridgemark, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75459162.md>)
- [M2.6 Earthquake - 15 km E of Seven Trees, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75455701.md>)
- [M2.5 Earthquake - 4 km SE of Aromas, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75455061.md>)
- [M3.0 Earthquake - 15 km S of Tres Pinos, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75453601.md>)
- [M3.0 Earthquake - 20 km WSW of Gustine, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75453266.md>)
- [M2.3 Earthquake - 4 km SE of San Ramon, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75452281.md>)
- [M2.4 Earthquake - 2 km SSW of San Ramon, CA](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/nc75451976.md>)

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