Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near National City
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of National City, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.7, 90 km (56 mi) S of National City, on 2026-10-04.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year15
- Last 5 years137
M1+ in the last 7 days: 16. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near National City
49 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of National City in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near National City
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 48 km SW of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 16 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in National City, answered
Was there an earthquake in National City today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of National 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 National City?
Over the last five years there were 137 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of National City, an average of 27 a year. 15 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 45% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near National City in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 62 km (38 mi) NE of National City, at a depth of 14 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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