Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Santa Clarita
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Santa Clarita, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 20 km (13 mi) W of Santa Clarita, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year58
- Last 5 years394
M1+ in the last 7 days: 12. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Santa Clarita
109 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Clarita in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 16.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Santa Clarita
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 20 km / 13 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Santa Clarita, answered
Was there an earthquake in Santa Clarita today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Santa Clarita 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 Clarita?
Over the last five years there were 394 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Clarita, an average of 79 a year. 58 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 26% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Santa Clarita in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Aug 7, 2024, 04:09 UTC, 94 km (59 mi) NNW of Santa Clarita, at a depth of 12 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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