Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Mid-City
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Mid-City, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 54 km (33 mi) NW of Mid-City, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days7
- Last year61
- Last 5 years317
M1+ in the last 7 days: 18. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Mid-City
120 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Mid-City in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 16.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Mid-City
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 54 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Mid-City, answered
Was there an earthquake in Mid-City today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Mid-City in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Mid-City?
Over the last five years there were 317 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Mid-City, an average of 63 a year. 61 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Mid-City in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Aug 20, 2023, 21:41 UTC, 86 km (54 mi) WNW of Mid-City, 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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