Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Santa Monica
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Santa Monica, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 49 km (30 mi) NNW of Santa Monica, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days7
- Last year65
- Last 5 years312
M1+ in the last 7 days: 18. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Santa Monica
120 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Monica in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 16.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Santa Monica
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 20 km / 12 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Santa Monica, answered
Was there an earthquake in Santa Monica today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Santa Monica 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 Monica?
Over the last five years there were 312 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Monica, an average of 62 a year. 65 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Santa Monica in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Aug 20, 2023, 21:41 UTC, 77 km (48 mi) NW of Santa Monica, at a depth of 5 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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