Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Hayward
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Hayward, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 62 km (39 mi) ESE of Hayward, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days5
- Last year147
- Last 5 years380
M1+ in the last 7 days: 14. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Hayward
211 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Hayward in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 34.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Hayward
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 93 km / 58 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 5 km W of Yountville, CA | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 8 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Hayward, answered
Was there an earthquake in Hayward today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Hayward in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Hayward?
Over the last five years there were 380 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Hayward, an average of 76 a year. 147 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 93% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Hayward in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 54 km (33 mi) SE of Hayward, 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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