Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Palm Springs
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Palm Springs, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 37 km (23 mi) SSE of Palm Springs, on 2026-10-01.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days7
- Last year105
- Last 5 years487
M1+ in the last 7 days: 61. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Palm Springs
226 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palm Springs in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 34.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Palm Springs
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Palm Springs, answered
Was there an earthquake in Palm Springs today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Palm Springs 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 Springs?
Over the last five years there were 487 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palm Springs, an average of 97 a year. 105 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Palm Springs in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 88 km (55 mi) S of Palm Springs, 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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