Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Van Nuys
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Van Nuys, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 37 km (23 mi) NW of Van Nuys, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days4
- Last year60
- Last 5 years309
M1+ in the last 7 days: 19. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Van Nuys
114 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Van Nuys in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 16.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Van Nuys
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 51 km / 31 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Van Nuys, answered
Was there an earthquake in Van Nuys today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Van Nuys in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Van Nuys?
Over the last five years there were 309 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Van Nuys, an average of 62 a year. 60 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Van Nuys in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Aug 20, 2023, 21:41 UTC, 72 km (45 mi) WNW of Van Nuys, 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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