Update: Earthquake shakes region close to Danville, CA on July 12 – 2.1 magnitude reported

Published Jul 12, 2025

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

The tremor, which struck the area at 12:19 a.m., was centered roughly 1 mile southeast of Danville. It occurred at a depth of 5 miles.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

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Tremors past week

Over the last week, three tremors of magnitude 2.5 or higher have been registered in the area. The strongest, a 3.0 magnitude quake, rattled 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