Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Chinatown
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Chinatown, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 94 km (59 mi) ESE of Chinatown, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year128
- Last 5 years313
M1+ in the last 7 days: 13. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Chinatown
182 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chinatown in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 34.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Chinatown
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5 km W of Yountville, CA | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 8 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Chinatown, answered
Was there an earthquake in Chinatown today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Chinatown in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Chinatown?
Over the last five years there were 313 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chinatown, an average of 63 a year. 128 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 104% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Chinatown in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 84 km (52 mi) SE of Chinatown, at a depth of 8 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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