How close does an earthquake need to be to count as near Los Angeles?

The default local search uses a 100 km (62 mile) radius from the city-center coordinates. You can switch the explorer to 50 km or 300 km, and the selected circle is drawn on the map.

What does the historical section for Los Angeles include?

It summarizes M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km during the previous ten complete calendar years. The broader radius and higher magnitude threshold are shown separately so the historical totals are not confused with the live local feed.

How current is the earthquake data?

QuakeScout checks the USGS catalog every five minutes. Preliminary magnitude, depth, and location values can be revised after scientific review.

Can QuakeScout be used as an emergency alert?

No. QuakeScout is an informational catalog interface, not an earthquake prediction or emergency warning service. Follow official local authorities and emergency alerts.

Local seismic activity

Latest Earthquakes Near Los Angeles, CA Today

Name: Recent earthquakes near Los Angeles, CA
Creator: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
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Check the latest USGS event, exact distance from Los Angeles, 24-hour activity and the interactive 30-day map.

Updated every 5 min

Current seismic summary

M2.0+ · within 100 km of Los Angeles · USGS

Live catalog

Was there an earthquake near Los Angeles today?

Yes — USGS lists 1 M2.0+ event within 100 km during the past 24 hours; the latest was M2.5 22h ago.

Past 24 hours

Past 7 days

Past 30 days

Strongest · 30 days

M3.326 km ESE of Avalon, CA

Latest: M2.5 · 22h ago · 11 km N of Fillmore, CA

Nearest: M2.6 · 14 km SW

Latest Recorded Earthquakes Near Los Angeles

20 matching events

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · refreshed every five minutes

Verified Historical Context

USGS recorded 217 M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km of Los Angeles during the ten complete calendar years 2016–2025. This is a catalog summary, not a prediction or local risk score.

Events by year

1116

317

718

11219

2520

1421

622

1123

2224

625

Magnitude distribution

M4.0–4.9: 204
M5.0–5.9: 11
M6.0–6.9: 1
M7.0+: 1

Strongest events in this period

7.1

Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence200 km N · July 6, 2019

6.4

Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence196 km N · July 4, 2019

5.8

18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA267 km N · June 24, 2020

5.5

17km S of Searles Valley, CA189 km NE · June 4, 2020

5.5

15km ESE of Little Lake, CA210 km N · July 6, 2019

Magnitude	Location	Distance	Date
7.1	Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence	200 km N	July 6, 2019
6.4	Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence	196 km N	July 4, 2019
5.8	18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA	267 km N	June 24, 2020
5.5	17km S of Searles Valley, CA	189 km NE	June 4, 2020
5.5	15km ESE of Little Lake, CA	210 km N	July 6, 2019

Method: 300 km radius, M4.0+, USGS Event Web Service, complete years 2016–2025.

Nearby Monitored Cities

Distances are calculated from city-center coordinates and do not describe shaking intensity.

GlendaleApproximately 10 km away →PasadenaApproximately 14 km away →Long BeachApproximately 32 km away →AnaheimApproximately 39 km away →IrvineApproximately 56 km away →PalmdaleApproximately 60 km away →FontanaApproximately 75 km away →RiversideApproximately 79 km away →

How This Los Angeles Tracker Works

The live explorer starts with M2.0+ events within 100 km during the past 30 days. Changing a filter requests a new result set from the USGS Event Web Service; it does not estimate or invent seismic activity.

An epicenter may be outside the city boundary. Magnitude measures energy released at the source, while felt shaking also depends on distance, depth, local geology and construction. “No matching events” means none met the displayed catalog filters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Live and historical event data: USGS Event Web Service. Preliminary records may be revised.