Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Poway
In the last 30 days there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Poway, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.5, 90 km (56 mi) WNW of Poway, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days6
- Last year36
- Last 5 years262
M1+ in the last 7 days: 38. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Poway
95 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Poway in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Poway
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Poway, answered
Was there an earthquake in Poway today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Poway in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Poway?
Over the last five years there were 262 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Poway, an average of 52 a year. 36 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 31% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Poway in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 42 km (26 mi) ENE of Poway, 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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