Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Palmdale
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Palmdale, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 63 km (39 mi) WSW of Palmdale, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days4
- Last year93
- Last 5 years359
M1+ in the last 7 days: 26. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Palmdale
185 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palmdale in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Sep 2026, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Palmdale
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Palmdale, answered
Was there an earthquake in Palmdale today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Palmdale in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Palmdale?
Over the last five years there were 359 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palmdale, an average of 72 a year. 93 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 30% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Palmdale in five years?
A magnitude 4.7 on Sep 12, 2024, 14:28 UTC, 86 km (54 mi) SW of Palmdale, at a depth of 11 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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