Update: Earthquake of 2.3 magnitude detected close to Parkfield, CA on July 11

Published Jul 12, 2025

MONTEREY COUNTY, CA — Friday night, a preliminary 2.3 magnitude quake was registered near Parkfield, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor shook the region at 10:05 p.m. The epicenter was located roughly 13 miles north-northwest of Parkfield, at a depth of just 4 miles.

Did you feel it?

If you exparienced the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Two quakes near Parkfield last week

In the past week, there have been two tremors above magnitude 2.5 centered in the same area. The largest, a 3.1 magnitude earthquake, rattled one day ago, while the other, measuring 2.9, occurred on July 8.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey