Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Newark
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Newark, California, and 1 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 53 km (33 mi) ESE of Newark, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours1
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days5
- Last year151
- Last 5 years421
M1+ in the last 7 days: 16. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Newark
221 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Newark in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 34.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Newark
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 4 km SE of Aromas, CA | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 82 km / 51 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Newark, answered
Was there an earthquake in Newark today?
Yes. USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Newark in the last 24 hours. The table above has times and magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Newark?
Over the last five years there were 421 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Newark, an average of 84 a year. 151 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 79% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Newark in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 41 km (25 mi) SE of Newark, 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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