Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Imperial Beach
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Imperial Beach, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.7, 79 km (49 mi) S of Imperial Beach, on 2026-10-04.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year17
- Last 5 years136
M1+ in the last 7 days: 12. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Imperial Beach
49 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Imperial Beach in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 13.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Imperial Beach
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 48 km SW of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 16 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Imperial Beach, answered
Was there an earthquake in Imperial Beach today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Imperial Beach in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Imperial Beach?
Over the last five years there were 136 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Imperial Beach, an average of 27 a year. 17 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 38% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Imperial Beach in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 70 km (43 mi) NE of Imperial Beach, 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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