Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Ventura
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Ventura, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 50 km (31 mi) ENE of Ventura, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year57
- Last 5 years337
M1+ in the last 7 days: 5. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Ventura
98 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ventura in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 17.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Ventura
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 7 km SE of Goleta, CA | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Ventura, answered
Was there an earthquake in Ventura today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Ventura in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Ventura?
Over the last five years there were 337 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ventura, an average of 67 a year. 57 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Ventura in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Aug 7, 2024, 04:09 UTC, 94 km (58 mi) N of Ventura, 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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