Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Lake Forest
In the last 30 days there were 8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Lake Forest, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.6, 75 km (47 mi) WNW of Lake Forest, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days8
- Last year67
- Last 5 years340
M1+ in the last 7 days: 51. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Lake Forest
142 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lake Forest in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 11.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Lake Forest
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 73 km / 45 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 | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Lake Forest, answered
Was there an earthquake in Lake Forest today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Lake Forest 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 Forest?
Over the last five years there were 340 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lake Forest, an average of 68 a year. 67 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Lake Forest in five years?
A magnitude 4.4 on Aug 12, 2024, 19:20 UTC, 66 km (41 mi) NW of Lake Forest, 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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