Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Palo Alto
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Palo Alto, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 61 km (38 mi) E of Palo Alto, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year156
- Last 5 years426
M1+ in the last 7 days: 15. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Palo Alto
225 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palo Alto in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 35.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Palo Alto
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 86 km / 54 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Palo Alto, answered
Was there an earthquake in Palo Alto today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Palo Alto in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Palo Alto?
Over the last five years there were 426 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palo Alto, an average of 85 a year. 156 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 83% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Palo Alto in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 44 km (27 mi) ESE of Palo Alto, at a depth of 8 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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