Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Series of small quakes strike near San Ramon, California
On January 9, 2024, three small earthquakes happened near San Ramon, California.
The first one was at 8:14 a.m.
with a magnitude of 3.0, the second at 8:16 a.m.
with a magnitude of 2.8, and the third at 8:18 a.m.
with a magnitude of 2.6.
These earthquakes were part of a series of small quakes that have been happening in the area for several months.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is monitoring the situation to understand and reduce the risks of earthquakes.
There were no reports of injuries or damage from these quakes.
Three small earthquakes struck near San Ramon, California, on January 9, 2024.
The quakes occurred at 8:14 a.m. (magnitude 3.0), 8:16 a.m. (magnitude 2.8), and 8:18 a.m. (magnitude 2.6).
All three tremors were classified as minor and caused no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The earthquakes are part of ongoing seismic activity in the region, known as earthquake swarms.
The USGS is monitoring the activity as part of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program.
- Who
- United States Geological Survey (USGS)
- What
- Series of small earthquakes
- When
- January 9, 2024, at 8:14 a.m., 8:16 a.m., and 8:18 a.m.
- Where
- Near San Ramon, California
- Why
- Part of ongoing earthquake swarms in the region
- Location
- San Ramon, California
- Date
- January 9, 2024
- Magnitude of First Quake
- 3.0
- Magnitude of Second Quake
- 2.8
- Magnitude of Third Quake
- 2.6
- Time of First Quake
- 8:14 a.m.
- Time of Second Quake
- 8:16 a.m.
- Time of Third Quake
- 8:18 a.m.