Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Lake Elsinore
In the last 30 days there were 9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Lake Elsinore, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.5, 72 km (44 mi) SW of Lake Elsinore, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days9
- Last year72
- Last 5 years403
M1+ in the last 7 days: 52. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Lake Elsinore
173 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lake Elsinore in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 15.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Lake Elsinore
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 72 km / 44 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Lake Elsinore, answered
Was there an earthquake in Lake Elsinore today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Lake Elsinore in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Lake Elsinore?
Over the last five years there were 403 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lake Elsinore, an average of 81 a year. 72 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Lake Elsinore in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 98 km (61 mi) SE of Lake Elsinore, 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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