Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near East Palo Alto
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of East Palo Alto, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 61 km (38 mi) E of East Palo Alto, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year150
- Last 5 years416
M1+ in the last 7 days: 15. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near East Palo Alto
218 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of East Palo Alto in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 34.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near East Palo Alto
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 87 km / 54 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in East Palo Alto, answered
Was there an earthquake in East Palo Alto today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of East Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?
Over the last five years there were 416 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of East Palo Alto, an average of 83 a year. 150 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 80% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near East Palo Alto in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 45 km (28 mi) ESE of East Palo Alto, 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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