Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near San Fernando
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of San Fernando, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 32 km (20 mi) WNW of San Fernando, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days4
- Last year59
- Last 5 years310
M1+ in the last 7 days: 18. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near San Fernando
113 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Fernando in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 16.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near San Fernando
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in San Fernando, answered
Was there an earthquake in San Fernando today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of San Fernando 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 Fernando?
Over the last five years there were 310 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Fernando, an average of 62 a year. 59 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near San Fernando in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Aug 20, 2023, 21:41 UTC, 70 km (44 mi) WNW of San Fernando, at a depth of 5 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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