Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Cathedral City
In the last 30 days there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Cathedral City, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 31 km (19 mi) S of Cathedral City, on 2026-10-01.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days6
- Last year106
- Last 5 years472
M1+ in the last 7 days: 62. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Cathedral City
218 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Cathedral City in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 33.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Cathedral City
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 68 km / 43 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 68 km / 43 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Cathedral City, answered
Was there an earthquake in Cathedral City today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Cathedral City in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Cathedral City?
Over the last five years there were 472 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Cathedral City, an average of 94 a year. 106 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Cathedral City in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 84 km (52 mi) S of Cathedral City, at a depth of 14 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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