Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near El Cajon
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of El Cajon, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 91 km (57 mi) NNE of El Cajon, on 2026-10-01.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year32
- Last 5 years252
M1+ in the last 7 days: 39. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near El Cajon
89 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of El Cajon in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near El Cajon
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in El Cajon, answered
Was there an earthquake in El Cajon today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of El Cajon in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near El Cajon?
Over the last five years there were 252 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of El Cajon, an average of 50 a year. 32 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 37% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near El Cajon in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 44 km (27 mi) NE of El Cajon, 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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