Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Santa Cruz
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Santa Cruz, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 71 km (44 mi) NE of Santa Cruz, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days5
- Last year187
- Last 5 years563
M1+ in the last 7 days: 21. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Santa Cruz
291 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Cruz in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 39.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Santa Cruz
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 15 km S of Tres Pinos, CA | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 74 km / 46 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 51 km / 31 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Santa Cruz, answered
Was there an earthquake in Santa Cruz today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Santa Cruz 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 Cruz?
Over the last five years there were 563 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Cruz, an average of 113 a year. 187 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 66% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Santa Cruz in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 49 km (31 mi) NE of Santa Cruz, 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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