2025Contra Costa County

Richmond Earthquakes 2025

816 earthquakes were recorded within 30 miles of Richmond in 2025, including M4.3 as the largest.

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Total

816

earthquakes

Largest

M4.3

magnitude

Average

M1.4

magnitude

Monthly Avg

per month

Magnitude Distribution

693

M0-2

111

M2-3

M3-4

M4+

Notable Earthquakes (M3.0+)

Monthly Breakdown

January

February

Max: M3.6

March

102

Max: M3.9

April

Max: M2.9

May

Max: M2.9

June

Max: M3.2

July

Max: M2.9

August

Max: M2.6

September

Max: M4.3

October

Max: M3.0

November

241

Max: M3.8

December

Max: M3.6

All Earthquakes (100 shown)

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About Richmond Earthquake History

Richmond is located in Contra Costa 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 ofRichmond during 2025. 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 Richmond Earthquake Today page, or explore our earthquake preparedness guide to learn how to stay safe.

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