Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Milpitas
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Milpitas, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 40 km (25 mi) E of Milpitas, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year162
- Last 5 years485
M1+ in the last 7 days: 19. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Milpitas
250 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Milpitas in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 36.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Milpitas
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 66 km / 41 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Milpitas, answered
Was there an earthquake in Milpitas today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Milpitas in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Milpitas?
Over the last five years there were 485 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Milpitas, an average of 97 a year. 162 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 67% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Milpitas in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 24 km (15 mi) ESE of Milpitas, at a depth of 8 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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