Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Lakewood
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Lakewood, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 83 km (52 mi) NW of Lakewood, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days7
- Last year59
- Last 5 years286
M1+ in the last 7 days: 31. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Lakewood
129 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lakewood in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 11.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Lakewood
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 9 km / 5 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Lakewood, answered
Was there an earthquake in Lakewood today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Lakewood in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Lakewood?
Over the last five years there were 286 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lakewood, an average of 57 a year. 59 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Lakewood in five years?
A magnitude 4.7 on Sep 12, 2024, 14:28 UTC, 67 km (41 mi) WNW of Lakewood, 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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