Earthquakes in Monterey Today

1. 4.61 km SE of Boulder Creek, CA
   April 2 01:41 · 10.4 km deep · 61 km north
2. 4.0Monterey, California
   November 27 12:57 · 8.2 km deep · 38 km northeast
3. 4.0Monterey, California
   November 26 06:16 · 2.9 km deep · 58 km northeast
4. 3.96 km NW of Pinnacles, CA
   August 11 03:19 · 4.6 km deep · 64 km east
5. 3.7Monterey, California
   November 27 12:48 · 8.0 km deep · 39 km northeast
6. 3.6Monterey, California
   May 16 23:28 · 7.2 km deep · 54 km northeast
7. 3.6Monterey, California
   November 26 06:20 · 3.9 km deep · 58 km northeast
8. 3.5Monterey, California
   July 9 07:49 · 10.0 km deep · 57 km east
9. 3.46 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA
   August 2 05:36 · 3.4 km deep · 64 km east
10. 3.4Monterey, California
    June 23 02:03 · 7.5 km deep · 48 km northeast

Frequently asked questions

Was there an earthquake in Monterey just now?

No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 2.5 quake near Monterey, California on October 15 (10:57).

Is Monterey in an earthquake zone?

98 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around Monterey in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 4.6. For an official hazard assessment, consult the national seismological agency.

Where is the nearest fault line to Monterey?

According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a right-lateral strike-slip fault about 1.5 km to the northeast; there are 9 active fault segments within 50 km. Fault locations come from a regional-scale database; for site-level information consult official geological surveys.

What should I do during an earthquake?

Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.