Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Santa Clara
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Santa Clara, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 45 km (28 mi) E of Santa Clara, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days5
- Last year172
- Last 5 years515
M1+ in the last 7 days: 20. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Santa Clara
269 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Clara in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 39.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Santa Clara
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 15 km S of Tres Pinos, CA | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 67 km / 42 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Santa Clara, answered
Was there an earthquake in Santa Clara today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Santa Clara in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Santa Clara?
Over the last five years there were 515 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Clara, an average of 103 a year. 172 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 67% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Santa Clara in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 25 km (16 mi) E of Santa Clara, 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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