Update: 2.1 magnitude earthquake shakes near Danville, CA on July 12

Published Jul 12, 2025

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a preliminary 2.1 magnitude quake struck close to Danville on Saturday around midnight.

The tremor struck at 12:19 a.m., with its epicenter located approximately 1 mile southeast of Danville and a depth of 5 miles.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

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Quakes past week

Last week, the area has experienced three tremors with a magnitude 2.5 or above. The biggest, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake, was registered close to Loyola four days ago.

The three largest earthquakes nearby in the last week:

• 3.0, west-southwest of Loyola on July 8
• 2.6, west-southwest of Loyola on July 8
• 2.5, southwest of Loyola on July 6

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey