Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Prunedale
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Prunedale, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 74 km (46 mi) NNE of Prunedale, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days5
- Last year104
- Last 5 years461
M1+ in the last 7 days: 22. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Prunedale
193 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Prunedale in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2025, with 16.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Prunedale
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 15 km S of Tres Pinos, CA | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 59 km / 36 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Prunedale, answered
Was there an earthquake in Prunedale today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Prunedale in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Prunedale?
Over the last five years there were 461 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Prunedale, an average of 92 a year. 104 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Prunedale in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 60 km (37 mi) N of Prunedale, 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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