Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Vista
In the last 30 days there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Vista, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.5, 65 km (40 mi) W of Vista, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days6
- Last year57
- Last 5 years325
M1+ in the last 7 days: 52. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Vista
132 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Vista in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Vista
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Vista, answered
Was there an earthquake in Vista today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Vista in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Vista?
Over the last five years there were 325 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Vista, an average of 65 a year. 57 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Vista in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 63 km (39 mi) ESE of Vista, 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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