2022Santa Clara County

Palo Alto Earthquakes 2022

1,137 earthquakes were recorded within 30 miles of Palo Alto in 2022, including M5.1 as the largest.

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Total

1,137

earthquakes

Largest

M5.1

magnitude

Average

M1.2

magnitude

Monthly Avg

per month

Magnitude Distribution

1051

M0-2

M2-3

M3-4

M4+

Notable Earthquakes (M3.0+)

Monthly Breakdown

January

Max: M2.6

February

Max: M3.2

March

Max: M2.7

April

May

Max: M2.5

June

113

Max: M2.5

July

103

Max: M2.2

August

Max: M3.0

September

121

Max: M3.4

October

192

Max: M5.1

November

117

Max: M2.9

December

Max: M3.6

All Earthquakes (100 shown)

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About Palo Alto Earthquake History

Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara 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 San Andreas Fault.

This page provides a complete record of all earthquakes detected within 30 miles ofPalo Alto during 2022. 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 Palo Alto Earthquake Today page, or explore our earthquake preparedness guide to learn how to stay safe.

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