Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Temecula
In the last 30 days there were 8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Temecula, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.5, 77 km (48 mi) WSW of Temecula, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days8
- Last year80
- Last 5 years431
M1+ in the last 7 days: 61. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Temecula
193 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Temecula in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 16.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Temecula
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 64 km / 39 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Temecula, answered
Was there an earthquake in Temecula today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Temecula in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Temecula?
Over the last five years there were 431 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Temecula, an average of 86 a year. 80 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Temecula in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 72 km (45 mi) SE of Temecula, at a depth of 14 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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