Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near La Mesa
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of La Mesa, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 97 km (60 mi) NNE of La Mesa, on 2026-10-01.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year27
- Last 5 years223
M1+ in the last 7 days: 32. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near La Mesa
76 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of La Mesa in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near La Mesa
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in La Mesa, answered
Was there an earthquake in La Mesa today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of La Mesa in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near La Mesa?
Over the last five years there were 223 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of La Mesa, an average of 45 a year. 27 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 39% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near La Mesa in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 50 km (31 mi) NE of La Mesa, 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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