Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Laguna Hills
In the last 30 days there were 8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Laguna Hills, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.6, 74 km (46 mi) WNW of Laguna Hills, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days8
- Last year66
- Last 5 years333
M1+ in the last 7 days: 47. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Laguna Hills
139 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Laguna Hills in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 11.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Laguna Hills
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Laguna Hills, answered
Was there an earthquake in Laguna Hills today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Laguna Hills in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Laguna Hills?
Over the last five years there were 333 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Laguna Hills, an average of 67 a year. 66 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Laguna Hills in five years?
A magnitude 4.4 on Aug 12, 2024, 19:20 UTC, 68 km (42 mi) NW of Laguna Hills, at a depth of 11 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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