Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Colton
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Colton, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.2, 86 km (54 mi) WSW of Colton, on 2026-10-09.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days5
- Last year56
- Last 5 years332
M1+ in the last 7 days: 49. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Colton
134 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Colton in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Aug 2025, with 12.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Colton
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 4 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Colton, answered
Was there an earthquake in Colton today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Colton in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Colton?
Over the last five years there were 332 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Colton, an average of 66 a year. 56 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Colton in five years?
A magnitude 4.4 on Aug 12, 2024, 19:20 UTC, 80 km (50 mi) W of Colton, 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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