Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Buena Park
In the last 30 days there were 8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Buena Park, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 92 km (57 mi) NW of Buena Park, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days8
- Last year59
- Last 5 years299
M1+ in the last 7 days: 35. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Buena Park
131 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Buena Park in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 11.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Buena Park
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Buena Park, answered
Was there an earthquake in Buena Park today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Buena Park in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Buena Park?
Over the last five years there were 299 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Buena Park, an average of 60 a year. 59 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Buena Park in five years?
A magnitude 4.7 on Sep 12, 2024, 14:28 UTC, 78 km (48 mi) WNW of Buena Park, 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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