California, United States · within 250 km
Earthquakes near Los Angeles
In the last 30 days, 22 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Los Angeles; the largest was a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, California, United States on 27 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 39
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 6
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 22
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6mw | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, California, United States | |
| 2.6ml | 26 km NE of California City, United States | |
| 3.0ml | 26 km NE of California City, United States | |
| 3.2ml | 26 km NE of California City, United States | |
| 2.6ml | 22 km SSE of Valle Vista, California, United States | |
| 2.5ml | 26 km NE of California City, United States |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6mw | 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, California, United States | |
| 3.3ml | 41 km SW of Laguna Beach, California, United States | |
| 3.2ml | 7 km NNW of Eastvale, California, United States | |
| 3.2ml | 26 km NE of California City, United States | |
| 3.1ml | 4 km SSW of East Rancho Dominguez, California, United States | |
| 3.0ml | 26 km NE of California City, United States | |
| 3.0ml | 42 km SW of Laguna Beach, California, United States | |
| 2.9ml | 4 km S of East Rancho Dominguez, California, United States | |
| 2.9ml | 52 km NNW of Ridgecrest, California, United States | |
| 2.9ml | 21 km SSW of La Quinta, California, United States |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above within 250 km of Los Angeles.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen within 250 km of Los Angeles?
In the last 30 days, 22 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Los Angeles, 6 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 39 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake within 250 km of Los Angeles?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, California, United States on 27 Sep 2026, at a depth of 12 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded within 250 km of Los Angeles since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.5 earthquake on 21 Jul 1952 (The 1952 Kern County, California Earthquake). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes within 250 km of Los Angeles?
100% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded within 250 km of Los Angeles in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for United States?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (https://earthquake.usgs.gov/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.