Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Barstow
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Barstow, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.7, 98 km (61 mi) SSW of Barstow, on 2026-10-08.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year80
- Last 5 years288
M1+ in the last 7 days: 25. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Barstow
160 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Barstow in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 13.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Barstow
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 4 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Barstow, answered
Was there an earthquake in Barstow today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Barstow in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Barstow?
Over the last five years there were 288 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Barstow, an average of 58 a year. 80 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 39% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Barstow in five years?
A magnitude 4.9 on Jul 29, 2024, 20:00 UTC, 22 km (14 mi) ENE of Barstow, 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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