2023Alameda County

Oakland Earthquakes 2023

606 earthquakes were recorded within 30 miles of Oakland in 2023, including M3.7 as the largest.

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Total

606

earthquakes

Largest

M3.7

magnitude

Average

M1.3

magnitude

Monthly Avg

per month

Magnitude Distribution

544

M0-2

M2-3

M3-4

M4+

Notable Earthquakes (M3.0+)

Monthly Breakdown

January

121

Max: M2.9

February

Max: M2.2

March

Max: M3.4

April

Max: M3.0

May

Max: M2.1

June

Max: M2.4

July

Max: M2.7

August

Max: M3.0

September

Max: M2.4

October

Max: M3.7

November

Max: M2.6

December

Max: M2.2

All Earthquakes (100 shown)

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About Oakland Earthquake History

Oakland is located in Alameda County, California, within the seismically active San Francisco Bay Area. The region experiences regular seismic activity due to its proximity to major fault lines, including the Hayward Fault.

This page provides a complete record of all earthquakes detected within 30 miles ofOakland during 2023. The data is sourced from the USGS earthquake monitoring network, which operates a comprehensive array of seismometers throughout California.

For real-time earthquake information, visit the Oakland Earthquake Today page, or explore our earthquake preparedness guide to learn how to stay safe.

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