Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near El Cerrito
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of El Cerrito, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 94 km (58 mi) SE of El Cerrito, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year132
- Last 5 years326
M1+ in the last 7 days: 15. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near El Cerrito
188 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of El Cerrito in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 34.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near El Cerrito
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5 km W of Yountville, CA | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 8 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in El Cerrito, answered
Was there an earthquake in El Cerrito today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of El Cerrito 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 Cerrito?
Over the last five years there were 326 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of El Cerrito, an average of 65 a year. 132 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 102% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near El Cerrito in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 88 km (54 mi) SE of El Cerrito, 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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