Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Porterville
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Porterville, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 69 km (43 mi) SE of Porterville, on 2026-10-06.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year24
- Last 5 years130
M1+ in the last 7 days: 8. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Porterville
49 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Porterville in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Porterville
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 5 km ESE of Wofford Heights, CA | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 2.5 | 9 km WSW of Corcoran, CA | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 23 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Porterville, answered
Was there an earthquake in Porterville today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Porterville in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Porterville?
Over the last five years there were 130 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Porterville, an average of 26 a year. 24 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Porterville in five years?
A magnitude 4.3 on Apr 18, 2024, 19:19 UTC, 78 km (49 mi) SE of Porterville, at a depth of 3 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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