Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Los Angeles
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Los Angeles, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 61 km (38 mi) NW of Los Angeles, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days7
- Last year70
- Last 5 years334
M1+ in the last 7 days: 29. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Los Angeles
136 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Los Angeles in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Los Angeles
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Los Angeles, answered
Was there an earthquake in Los Angeles today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Los Angeles in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Los Angeles?
Over the last five years there were 334 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Los Angeles, an average of 67 a year. 70 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Los Angeles in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Aug 20, 2023, 21:41 UTC, 95 km (59 mi) WNW of Los Angeles, at a depth of 5 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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