Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near San Mateo
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of San Mateo, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 79 km (49 mi) ESE of San Mateo, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days4
- Last year139
- Last 5 years358
M1+ in the last 7 days: 11. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near San Mateo
199 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Mateo in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 34.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near San Mateo
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 5 km W of Yountville, CA | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 8 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in San Mateo, answered
Was there an earthquake in San Mateo today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of San Mateo 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 Mateo?
Over the last five years there were 358 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Mateo, an average of 72 a year. 139 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 94% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near San Mateo in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 64 km (40 mi) ESE of San Mateo, 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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