Earthquakes Near Santa Rosa Today
Live answer from USGS data — every earthquake within 150 km (93 mi) of Santa Rosa, California.
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Why Santa Rosa gets earthquakes
Santa Rosa sits on the Rodgers Creek fault, the northern continuation of the Hayward fault and one of the Bay Area's most hazardous structures. The USGS estimates a significant chance of an M7 event on the combined Hayward–Rodgers Creek system in the coming decades.
The city was devastated twice in one day by the 1906 San Andreas earthquake — proportionally, Santa Rosa suffered more damage than San Francisco — and again by a pair of M5.6–5.7 quakes on the Rodgers Creek fault in October 1969. The 2014 South Napa quake (M6.0) also shook the city strongly.
Santa Rosa earthquake FAQ
▸Did Santa Rosa just have an earthquake?
The live panel at the top of this page checks the USGS catalog for every earthquake within 150 km of Santa Rosa and answers in one line. Keep in mind USGS data lags real shaking by roughly 2–3 minutes in California and up to ~8 minutes in other regions — if you felt something seconds ago, refresh shortly.
▸What faults cause earthquakes near Santa Rosa?
The Rodgers Creek fault runs directly beneath Santa Rosa and is the northern continuation of the Hayward fault. It produced damaging M5.6–5.7 quakes in 1969, and the Maacama fault to the north and San Andreas to the west add further sources.
▸What magnitude earthquake can you feel in Santa Rosa, CA?
Close to the epicenter, people typically begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 2.5–3.0. An M4+ is felt across a wide area and rattles objects; M5+ can damage buildings near the epicenter. Shallow quakes feel stronger than deep ones of the same magnitude, and soft soils amplify shaking.
▸What should I do if I feel an earthquake in Santa Rosa?
Drop, Cover, and Hold On — get low, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until shaking stops. Afterward, check for hazards like gas leaks, and expect possible aftershocks. If you're in a coastal area and the shaking is strong or lasts a long time, move inland or to high ground. Official guidance: ready.gov/earthquakes.