Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near West Hills
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of West Hills, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 24 km (15 mi) NNW of West Hills, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year59
- Last 5 years275
M1+ in the last 7 days: 10. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near West Hills
98 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of West Hills in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 16.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near West Hills
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 43 km / 26 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in West Hills, answered
Was there an earthquake in West Hills today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of West Hills in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near West Hills?
Over the last five years there were 275 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of West Hills, an average of 55 a year. 59 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near West Hills in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Aug 20, 2023, 21:41 UTC, 55 km (34 mi) WNW of West Hills, 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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