Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Oildale
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Oildale, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 62 km (39 mi) ENE of Oildale, on 2026-10-06.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year20
- Last 5 years219
M1+ in the last 7 days: 7. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Oildale
43 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Oildale in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 7.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Oildale
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 5 km ESE of Wofford Heights, CA | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 2.5 | 9 km WSW of Corcoran, CA | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 23 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Oildale, answered
Was there an earthquake in Oildale today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Oildale in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Oildale?
Over the last five years there were 219 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Oildale, an average of 44 a year. 20 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 54% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Oildale in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Aug 7, 2024, 04:09 UTC, 35 km (22 mi) SSW of Oildale, at a depth of 12 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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