Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Shafter
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Shafter, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 80 km (50 mi) ENE of Shafter, on 2026-10-06.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year24
- Last 5 years232
M1+ in the last 7 days: 6. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Shafter
49 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Shafter in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 7.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Shafter
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 5 km ESE of Wofford Heights, CA | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 2.5 | 9 km WSW of Corcoran, CA | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 23 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Shafter, answered
Was there an earthquake in Shafter today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Shafter in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Shafter?
Over the last five years there were 232 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Shafter, an average of 46 a year. 24 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 48% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Shafter in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Aug 7, 2024, 04:09 UTC, 46 km (29 mi) SSE of Shafter, 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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