Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Twentynine Palms
In the last 30 days there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Twentynine Palms, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 80 km (50 mi) SSW of Twentynine Palms, on 2026-10-01.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days6
- Last year79
- Last 5 years303
M1+ in the last 7 days: 31. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Twentynine Palms
146 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Twentynine Palms in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 29.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Twentynine Palms
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Twentynine Palms, answered
Was there an earthquake in Twentynine Palms today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Twentynine Palms in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Twentynine Palms?
Over the last five years there were 303 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Twentynine Palms, an average of 61 a year. 79 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 30% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Twentynine Palms in five years?
A magnitude 4.9 on Jan 20, 2026, 01:56 UTC, 29 km (18 mi) SSW of Twentynine Palms, at a depth of 3 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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