Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Highland
In the last 30 days there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Highland, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.2, 98 km (61 mi) WSW of Highland, on 2026-10-09.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days6
- Last year84
- Last 5 years357
M1+ in the last 7 days: 55. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Highland
164 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Highland in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 29.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Highland
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 25 km / 16 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Highland, answered
Was there an earthquake in Highland today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Highland in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Highland?
Over the last five years there were 357 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Highland, an average of 71 a year. 84 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Highland in five years?
A magnitude 4.9 on Jan 20, 2026, 01:56 UTC, 99 km (62 mi) ESE of Highland, at a depth of 3 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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