Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Monterey
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Monterey, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 99 km (61 mi) NNE of Monterey, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days5
- Last year97
- Last 5 years429
M1+ in the last 7 days: 19. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Monterey
184 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Monterey in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2025, with 16.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Monterey
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 15 km S of Tres Pinos, CA | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 87 km / 54 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Monterey, answered
Was there an earthquake in Monterey today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Monterey in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Monterey?
Over the last five years there were 429 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Monterey, an average of 86 a year. 97 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Monterey in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 82 km (51 mi) NNE of Monterey, 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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