Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Mountain View
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Mountain View, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 56 km (35 mi) E of Mountain View, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year156
- Last 5 years432
M1+ in the last 7 days: 18. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Mountain View
226 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Mountain View in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 35.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Mountain View
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 79 km / 49 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Mountain View, answered
Was there an earthquake in Mountain View today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Mountain View in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Mountain View?
Over the last five years there were 432 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Mountain View, an average of 86 a year. 156 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 81% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Mountain View in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 37 km (23 mi) ESE of Mountain View, 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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