Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Arcadia
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Arcadia, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 73 km (45 mi) WNW of Arcadia, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days7
- Last year67
- Last 5 years300
M1+ in the last 7 days: 31. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Arcadia
142 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Arcadia in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Arcadia
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 97 km / 61 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Arcadia, answered
Was there an earthquake in Arcadia today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Arcadia in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Arcadia?
Over the last five years there were 300 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Arcadia, an average of 60 a year. 67 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Arcadia in five years?
A magnitude 4.7 on Sep 12, 2024, 14:28 UTC, 72 km (45 mi) W of Arcadia, at a depth of 11 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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