Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near San Carlos
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of San Carlos, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 72 km (45 mi) E of San Carlos, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year140
- Last 5 years383
M1+ in the last 7 days: 12. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near San Carlos
207 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Carlos in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 33.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near San Carlos
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 99 km / 61 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in San Carlos, answered
Was there an earthquake in San Carlos today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of San Carlos in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near San Carlos?
Over the last five years there were 383 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Carlos, an average of 77 a year. 140 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 83% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near San Carlos in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 56 km (35 mi) ESE of San Carlos, 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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