Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Lancaster
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Lancaster, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 67 km (41 mi) WSW of Lancaster, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year93
- Last 5 years431
M1+ in the last 7 days: 27. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Lancaster
183 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lancaster in the last 24 months. The busiest month was May 2026, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Lancaster
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 89 km / 56 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 67 km / 41 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Lancaster, answered
Was there an earthquake in Lancaster today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Lancaster in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Lancaster?
Over the last five years there were 431 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lancaster, an average of 86 a year. 93 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Lancaster in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Aug 7, 2024, 04:09 UTC, 99 km (61 mi) WNW of Lancaster, at a depth of 12 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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