Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Barstow Heights
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Barstow Heights, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.7, 94 km (58 mi) SSW of Barstow Heights, on 2026-10-08.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year89
- Last 5 years299
M1+ in the last 7 days: 26. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Barstow Heights
170 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Barstow Heights in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 15.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Barstow Heights
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 4 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Barstow Heights, answered
Was there an earthquake in Barstow Heights today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Barstow Heights 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 Heights?
Over the last five years there were 299 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Barstow Heights, an average of 60 a year. 89 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 49% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Barstow Heights in five years?
A magnitude 4.9 on Jul 29, 2024, 20:00 UTC, 26 km (16 mi) ENE of Barstow Heights, 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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