Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Oceanside
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Oceanside, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.5, 52 km (32 mi) W of Oceanside, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days7
- Last year50
- Last 5 years280
M1+ in the last 7 days: 48. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Oceanside
118 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Oceanside in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Oceanside
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Oceanside, answered
Was there an earthquake in Oceanside today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Oceanside in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Oceanside?
Over the last five years there were 280 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Oceanside, an average of 56 a year. 50 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Oceanside in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 75 km (47 mi) ESE of Oceanside, 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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