Update: Seismic activity on July 12 – 2.1 magnitude earthquake near Danville, CA detected

Published Jul 12, 2025

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — around midnight Saturday, a preliminary 2.1 magnitude quake was registered near Danville, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 12:19 a.m., with its epicenter situated roughly 1 mile southeast of Danville and a depth of 5 miles.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

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Tremors last week

In the past week, three tremors of magnitude 2.5 or higher have been recorded in the area. The strongest, a 3.0 magnitude quake, struck close to Loyola four days earlier.

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