where in the US was an earthquake recently
A recent earthquake in the U.S. was reported near Potter Valley, California , which had the largest quake in the U.S. over the past week at magnitude 5.6. Recent U.S. activity also included earthquakes near Ferndale, California , Mina, Nevada , Huron, California , Westbrook, Texas , and Borrego Springs, California.
Quick Scoop
- California has had the most notable recent shaking, including Potter Valley, Ferndale, Huron, Johannesburg, Borrego Springs, The Geysers, and Jamul.
- Nevada also saw recent activity near Mina and Carson City.
- Smaller recent quakes were also listed in Texas , Alaska , Hawaii , and New Mexico.
What this means
Most recent U.S. earthquakes in the data were small to moderate , with California showing the densest cluster of events. If you mean the very latest quake just reported, the freshest U.S. listing available here was near Westbrook, Texas.
Recent U.S. locations
| Place | State | Recent note |
|---|---|---|
| Potter Valley | California | Largest U.S. quake this week, magnitude 5.6 |
| Ferndale | California | Listed as today’s U.S. activity |
| Mina | Nevada | Recent earthquake in the past week |
| Huron | California | Recent earthquake in the past week |
| Westbrook | Texas | Very recent quake in the past day |
| Borrego Springs | California | Very recent quake in the past day |
