Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Coachella
In the last 30 days there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Coachella, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 33 km (21 mi) SW of Coachella, on 2026-10-01.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days6
- Last year142
- Last 5 years538
M1+ in the last 7 days: 49. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Coachella
258 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Coachella in the last 24 months. The busiest month was May 2026, with 51.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Coachella
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 33 km / 21 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Coachella, answered
Was there an earthquake in Coachella today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Coachella in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Coachella?
Over the last five years there were 538 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Coachella, an average of 108 a year. 142 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 32% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Coachella in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 82 km (51 mi) SSW of Coachella, 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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