Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Apple Valley
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Apple Valley, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.8, 80 km (50 mi) SSE of Apple Valley, on 2026-10-15.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days4
- Last year59
- Last 5 years286
M1+ in the last 7 days: 32. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Apple Valley
133 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Apple Valley in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 16.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Apple Valley
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 38 km / 23 mi | depth 4 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Apple Valley, answered
Was there an earthquake in Apple Valley today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Apple Valley in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Apple Valley?
Over the last five years there were 286 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Apple Valley, an average of 57 a year. 59 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Apple Valley in five years?
A magnitude 4.9 on Jul 29, 2024, 20:00 UTC, 62 km (38 mi) NE of Apple Valley, at a depth of 7 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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