Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Orcutt
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Orcutt, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.7, 80 km (50 mi) SE of Orcutt, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year20
- Last 5 years49
M1+ in the last 7 days: 4. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Orcutt
32 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Orcutt in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 7.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Orcutt
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 7 km SE of Goleta, CA | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 9 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Orcutt, answered
Was there an earthquake in Orcutt today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Orcutt in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Orcutt?
Over the last five years there were 49 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Orcutt, an average of 9.8 a year. 20 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 104% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Orcutt in five years?
A magnitude 4.1 on Nov 18, 2025, 17:54 UTC, 83 km (51 mi) NNW of Orcutt, at a depth of 5 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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