Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Ridgecrest
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Ridgecrest, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 67 km (42 mi) W of Ridgecrest, on 2026-10-06.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year85
- Last 5 years360
M1+ in the last 7 days: 26. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Ridgecrest
154 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ridgecrest in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 15.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Ridgecrest
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA | 46 km / 28 mi | depth 2 km | |
| 3.1 | 5 km ESE of Wofford Heights, CA | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 4 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Ridgecrest, answered
Was there an earthquake in Ridgecrest today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Ridgecrest in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Ridgecrest?
Over the last five years there were 360 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ridgecrest, an average of 72 a year. 85 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Ridgecrest in five years?
A magnitude 4.6 on Jul 15, 2022, 01:19 UTC, 12 km (8 mi) NE of Ridgecrest, at a depth of 6 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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