Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Yorba Linda
In the last 30 days there were 9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Yorba Linda, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.6, 61 km (38 mi) W of Yorba Linda, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days9
- Last year69
- Last 5 years337
M1+ in the last 7 days: 39. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Yorba Linda
145 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Yorba Linda in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Aug 2025, with 11.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Yorba Linda
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 3.2 | 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CA | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.8 | 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.5 | 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.6 | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 12 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Yorba Linda, answered
Was there an earthquake in Yorba Linda today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Yorba Linda in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Yorba Linda?
Over the last five years there were 337 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Yorba Linda, an average of 67 a year. 69 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Yorba Linda in five years?
A magnitude 4.7 on Sep 12, 2024, 14:28 UTC, 94 km (58 mi) WNW of Yorba Linda, 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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