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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 10 hours ago (Mar 30 02:48PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 69 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 30 02:58AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 96 mi SSE from Berkeley |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:48PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.8 | 170 mi N from Berkeley |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 06:31PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 73 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 05:54PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 153 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 12:52PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 72 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 09:03PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 69 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 08:01PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 90 mi SE from Berkeley |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 04:46PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 74 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 04:44PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 74 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 12:05PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 72 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 08:38AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 47 mi SE from Berkeley |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 12:20AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 85 mi SSE from Berkeley |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 11:44PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 69 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 07:02AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 85 mi SSE from Berkeley |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 01:56PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 71 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 04:12AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 173 mi N from Berkeley |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 03:45AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 173 mi N from Berkeley |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 11:52PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 114 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 07:00PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 134 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 04:38PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 19 mi SE from Berkeley |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 04:12PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 19 mi SE from Berkeley |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 03:30PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 19 mi SE from Berkeley |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 03:06PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 73 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 10:59AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 149 mi SE from Berkeley |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Berkeley
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.
Jan 1, 2025 06:34PM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near Santa Rosa in The United States.
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 101 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 | 94 | 93.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.99% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2021 03:49PM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.0 | 157 mi ENE from Berkeley |
| May 11, 2023 04:19PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 173 mi NNE from Berkeley |
| May 12, 2023 03:18AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 173 mi NNE from Berkeley |
| Aug 9, 2016 07:57PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.1 | 104 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| Oct 25, 2022 11:42AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.1 | 51 mi SE from Berkeley |
| Dec 14, 2016 08:41AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.0 | 73 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| Jul 8, 2021 03:50PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.0 | 157 mi ENE from Berkeley |
| 88 days ago (Jan 1 06:34PM Los Angeles) |
M 4.7 | 72 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| Oct 25, 2021 04:42PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.7 | 154 mi SSE from Berkeley |
| May 6, 2021 09:35PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.7 | 152 mi NE from Berkeley |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2018 02:39AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 1 mi SE from Berkeley |
| Aug 17, 2015 06:49AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 3 mi SE from Berkeley |
| Oct 14, 2019 10:33PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 12 mi ENE from Berkeley |
| Jun 2, 2022 05:07AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 21 mi NE from Berkeley |
| Jul 21, 2015 02:41AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 26 mi SE from Berkeley |
| Jul 16, 2019 01:11PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.3 | 29 mi E from Berkeley |
| May 21, 2015 07:53PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 39 mi N from Berkeley |
| Oct 18, 2023 09:29AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.2 | 39 mi ENE from Berkeley |
| Sep 13, 2022 06:40PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.3 | 48 mi NNW from Berkeley |
| Sep 13, 2022 06:39PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 48 mi NNW from Berkeley |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Berkeley
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Berkeley.
When was the last earthquake in Berkeley, California?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Berkeley on the afternoon of March 30, 2025 at 14:48 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 111km north-northwest of Berkeley at a depth of 1km 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, 101 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 36 days.
