Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Cupertino
In the last 30 days there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Cupertino, California, and 1 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 52 km (32 mi) ENE of Cupertino, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours1
- Last 7 days3
- Last 30 days6
- Last year171
- Last 5 years502
M1+ in the last 7 days: 21. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Cupertino
262 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Cupertino in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 37.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Cupertino
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 4 km SE of Aromas, CA | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 3.0 | 15 km S of Tres Pinos, CA | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 73 km / 45 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 52 km / 33 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Cupertino, answered
Was there an earthquake in Cupertino today?
Yes. USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Cupertino in the last 24 hours. The table above has times and magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Cupertino?
Over the last five years there were 502 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Cupertino, an average of 100 a year. 171 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 70% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Cupertino in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 32 km (20 mi) E of Cupertino, 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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