Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near West Whittier-Los Nietos
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of West Whittier-Los Nietos, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.8, 79 km (49 mi) NW of West Whittier-Los Nietos, on 2026-09-30.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days7
- Last year60
- Last 5 years287
M1+ in the last 7 days: 31. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near West Whittier-Los Nietos
132 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of West Whittier-Los Nietos in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Sep 2026, with 12.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near West Whittier-Los Nietos
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.8 | 4 km SE of Piru, CA | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in West Whittier-Los Nietos, answered
Was there an earthquake in West Whittier-Los Nietos today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of West Whittier-Los Nietos 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 Whittier-Los Nietos?
Over the last five years there were 287 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of West Whittier-Los Nietos, an average of 57 a year. 60 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near West Whittier-Los Nietos in five years?
A magnitude 4.7 on Sep 12, 2024, 14:28 UTC, 69 km (43 mi) W of West Whittier-Los Nietos, at a depth of 11 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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