Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Somerton
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Somerton, Arizona, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.7, 70 km (44 mi) WSW of Somerton, on 2026-10-15.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days2
- Last year95
- Last 5 years393
M1+ in the last 7 days: 8. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Somerton
140 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Somerton in the last 24 months. The busiest month was May 2026, with 50.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Somerton
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 17 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 2 km | |
| 2.7 | 20 km W of Delta, B.C., MX | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 15 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Somerton, answered
Was there an earthquake in Somerton today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Somerton in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Somerton?
Over the last five years there were 393 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Somerton, an average of 79 a year. 95 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Somerton in five years?
A magnitude 4.9 on May 12, 2024, 18:22 UTC, 53 km (33 mi) WSW of Somerton, at a depth of 8 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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