Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Watsonville
In the last 30 days there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Watsonville, California, and 1 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 62 km (39 mi) NNE of Watsonville, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours1
- Last 7 days3
- Last 30 days6
- Last year184
- Last 5 years554
M1+ in the last 7 days: 22. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Watsonville
282 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Watsonville in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 40.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Watsonville
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 4 km SE of Aromas, CA | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 3.0 | 15 km S of Tres Pinos, CA | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.1 | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA | 55 km / 34 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 2.5 | 10 km E of Gilroy, CA | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 26 km WSW of Westley, CA | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.3 | 27 km WSW of Westley, CA | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 3 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Watsonville, answered
Was there an earthquake in Watsonville today?
Yes. USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Watsonville in the last 24 hours. The table above has times and magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Watsonville?
Over the last five years there were 554 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Watsonville, an average of 111 a year. 184 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 66% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Watsonville in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 25, 2022, 18:42 UTC, 45 km (28 mi) N of Watsonville, at a depth of 8 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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