Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Lafayette
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Lafayette, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 78 km (49 mi) SE of Lafayette, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year129
- Last 5 years335
M1+ in the last 7 days: 13. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Lafayette
187 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lafayette in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 34.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Lafayette
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5 km W of Yountville, CA | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 8 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Lafayette, answered
Was there an earthquake in Lafayette today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Lafayette in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Lafayette?
Over the last five years there were 335 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lafayette, an average of 67 a year. 129 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 93% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Lafayette in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 75 km (47 mi) SSE of Lafayette, 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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