Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near East Hemet
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of East Hemet, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 51 km (32 mi) ESE of East Hemet, on 2026-10-01.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days5
- Last year101
- Last 5 years464
M1+ in the last 7 days: 61. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near East Hemet
218 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of East Hemet in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 33.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near East Hemet
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in East Hemet, answered
Was there an earthquake in East Hemet today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of East Hemet in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near East Hemet?
Over the last five years there were 464 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of East Hemet, an average of 93 a year. 101 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near East Hemet in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 85 km (53 mi) SSE of East Hemet, 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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