Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Rancho Palos Verdes
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 80 km (50 mi) NNW of Rancho Palos Verdes, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days7
- Last year46
- Last 5 years250
M1+ in the last 7 days: 19. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Rancho Palos Verdes
97 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Rancho Palos Verdes in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Sep 2026, with 12.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Rancho Palos Verdes
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 93 km / 57 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Rancho Palos Verdes, answered
Was there an earthquake in Rancho Palos Verdes today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Rancho Palos Verdes in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Rancho Palos Verdes?
Over the last five years there were 250 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Rancho Palos Verdes, an average of 50 a year. 46 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Rancho Palos Verdes in five years?
A magnitude 4.7 on Sep 12, 2024, 14:28 UTC, 52 km (33 mi) NW of Rancho Palos Verdes, 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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