Latest earthquakes near Berkeley, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Berkeley, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Berkeley? If an earthquake is happening right now near Berkeley, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Berkeley Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Berkeley. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Berkeley and elsewhere.
Nov 27, 2025 12:57PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M4.0 AFTERSHOCK struck near Salinas in The United States.
Nov 26, 2025 06:16AM
Shallow M4.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Gilroy in The United States.
Nov 18, 2025 09:54AM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning near Paso Robles in The United States.
Sep 22, 2025 02:56AM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake hit near Berkeley in The United States on Monday Night.
Dec 9, 2024 03:08PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Reno in The United States on Monday Afternoon.
Dec 5, 2024 10:44AM
On Thursday Morning an Unusually powerful M7.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Eureka (The United States).
Berkeley Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 103 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Berkeley, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Berkeley in 2021. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Berkeley that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Berkeley in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Berkeley during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 96 | 93.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.97% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Berkeley
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Berkeley occurred on Jul 8, 2021 15:49 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 157 miles (252 km) east-northeast of Berkeley, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Berkeley in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 17 miles (28 km) east-northeast of Berkeley. It is the strongest earthquake near Berkeley in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Berkeley, California in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Berkeley.
Nearest earthquakes from Berkeley
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Berkeley, California. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Berkeley.
When was the last earthquake in Berkeley, California?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Berkeley on the morning of December 4, 2025 at 08:48 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 114km north-northwest of Berkeley at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Berkeley, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Berkeley, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Berkeley on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 28km west-southwest of Berkeley at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Berkeley since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Berkeley, California?
In the past 10 years, 103 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Berkeley. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
