Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Mission Viejo
In the last 30 days there were 8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Mission Viejo, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.6, 78 km (49 mi) WNW of Mission Viejo, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days8
- Last year65
- Last 5 years328
M1+ in the last 7 days: 48. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Mission Viejo
137 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Mission Viejo in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 11.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Mission Viejo
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 59 km / 36 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Mission Viejo, answered
Was there an earthquake in Mission Viejo today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Mission Viejo in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Mission Viejo?
Over the last five years there were 328 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Mission Viejo, an average of 66 a year. 65 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Mission Viejo in five years?
A magnitude 4.4 on Aug 12, 2024, 19:20 UTC, 71 km (44 mi) NW of Mission Viejo, 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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