Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Palm Desert
In the last 30 days there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Palm Desert, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 26 km (16 mi) SSW of Palm Desert, on 2026-10-01.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days6
- Last year112
- Last 5 years521
M1+ in the last 7 days: 61. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Palm Desert
235 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palm Desert in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 32.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Palm Desert
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 51 km / 31 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Palm Desert, answered
Was there an earthquake in Palm Desert today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Palm Desert in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Palm Desert?
Over the last five years there were 521 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palm Desert, an average of 104 a year. 112 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Palm Desert in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 79 km (49 mi) SSW of Palm Desert, 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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