Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Goleta
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Goleta, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 98 km (61 mi) E of Goleta, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year45
- Last 5 years248
M1+ in the last 7 days: 4. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Goleta
79 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Goleta in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Goleta
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 7 km SE of Goleta, CA | 7 km / 4 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Goleta, answered
Was there an earthquake in Goleta today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Goleta in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Goleta?
Over the last five years there were 248 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Goleta, an average of 50 a year. 45 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Goleta in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Aug 20, 2023, 21:41 UTC, 59 km (36 mi) E of Goleta, at a depth of 5 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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