Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near San Diego
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of San Diego, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.5, 94 km (59 mi) NW of San Diego, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days4
- Last year18
- Last 5 years135
M1+ in the last 7 days: 20. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near San Diego
52 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Diego in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near San Diego
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.7 | 48 km SW of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 16 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in San Diego, answered
Was there an earthquake in San Diego today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of San Diego 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 Diego?
Over the last five years there were 135 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Diego, an average of 27 a year. 18 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 33% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near San Diego in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 64 km (40 mi) NE of San Diego, 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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