Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Isla Vista
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Isla Vista, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.7, 8 km (5 mi) ESE of Isla Vista, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year44
- Last 5 years164
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Isla Vista
71 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Isla Vista in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Isla Vista
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 7 km SE of Goleta, CA | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 9 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Isla Vista, answered
Was there an earthquake in Isla Vista today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Isla Vista in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Isla Vista?
Over the last five years there were 164 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Isla Vista, an average of 33 a year. 44 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 34% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Isla Vista in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Aug 20, 2023, 21:41 UTC, 62 km (38 mi) E of Isla Vista, 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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