Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada

Corona, California Earthquake

On May 1, 2024, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Corona in Riverside County, California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 1:49 p.m. PT and was felt by residents in the area. There were no reports of any major damage or injuries.

Northern California Earthquake

Two people were injured after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake rattled Northern California early Tuesday, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office. The quake struck at 2:30 a.m. PT and was centered about 10 miles southwest of Ferndale. The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office said that two people were injured in the quake, but their injuries were not life-threatening.

Map of Recent Earthquakes

Click on an earthquake on the above map for a zoomed-in view.

How do earthquakes get on these maps?

The earthquakes on the map are detected by seismometers, which are instruments that measure ground motion. The data from the seismometers is sent to the USGS, which uses it to create the map. The USGS updates the map in real time, so you can see the latest earthquake information as it becomes available.