Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near San Jose
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of San Jose, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 40 km (25 mi) ENE of San Jose, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days5
- Last year174
- Last 5 years529
M1+ in the last 7 days: 21. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near San Jose
273 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Jose in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 39.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near San Jose
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 15 km S of Tres Pinos, CA | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 62 km / 38 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in San Jose, answered
Was there an earthquake in San Jose today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of San Jose 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 Jose?
Over the last five years there were 529 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Jose, an average of 106 a year. 174 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 64% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near San Jose in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 20 km (12 mi) E of San Jose, 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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