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Earthquakes · San Diego, California
Was that an earthquake near San Diego?
Latest earthquakes near San Diego, live from the USGS
In the last 24 hours the USGS recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 1 or more near San Diego; the largest was M1.2, 12 km SSE of Anza, CA, at 3:54 a.m. PST. None of magnitude 2.5 or more in the last 7 days. As of 7:00 a.m. PST.
Strongest in the last 30 days: M2.6, 14 km N of Warner Springs, CA, Nov 5, 10:44 p.m. PST.
Strongest in the last 12 months: M3.6, 14 km N of Warner Springs, CA, Aug 19.
Gold dots are the last 24 hours. Rows marked "auto" are first, automatic solutions; the USGS revises them, often within the hour.
Last 24 hours, magnitude 1 and up
Last 7 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
None in the last 7 days.
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Did we just have an earthquake near me?
Check the list at the top of this page. It reads the U.S. Geological Survey's live feed every few minutes. Automatic locations for most US quakes appear within minutes, and small or remote ones can take longer. If you felt shaking that isn't listed yet, wait a few minutes and refresh, or report it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey.
The last 12 months
23 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more near San Diego in the last 12 months. The largest was M3.6, 14 km N of Warner Springs, CA, on Aug 19. The busiest week began Dec 4, with 4 quakes.
Biggest earthquakes near San Diego
The five largest of the last 50 years in the USGS catalogue, within 62 miles.
Why does San Diego get earthquakes?
San Diego is farther from the San Andreas than Los Angeles, but it is not quiet. The Rose Canyon Fault runs right through the city, under Mission Bay and downtown, and could produce a magnitude 6 to 7 earthquake. To the east, the Elsinore and San Jacinto faults cross the inland valleys and the desert, and the San Jacinto is one of the most active faults in Southern California.
Across the border, the M7.2 El Mayor–Cucapah earthquake of 4 April 2010 in Baja California was strongly felt in San Diego. Some of the quakes on this page come from northern Baja California, which lies within the circle we watch around the city.
Last reviewed 4 November 2026. Sources: Southern California Earthquake Data Center.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
People close to the epicentre often feel quakes from about magnitude 2.5 to 3, especially indoors on upper floors. Below that, most go unnoticed. How strong it feels depends on distance, depth and the ground under you, so a shallow M3 nearby can feel stronger than a deep M4 farther away.
How long do aftershocks last?
Aftershocks are most frequent in the first hours and days after a quake and then fade, though after a large one they can go on for months or even years. Most are smaller than the main shock, but a damaging one is possible. For significant US quakes, the USGS publishes an aftershock forecast with the chances for the coming days and weeks.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get down on your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops. If you're in bed, stay there and protect your head with a pillow. Don't run outside during shaking, and keep away from windows. Doorways aren't safer in most modern homes. See Ready.gov and the Earthquake Country Alliance for more.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can't predict the time, place and size of a particular earthquake. They can estimate the chance of a large quake in a region over decades, which is how building codes and insurance are set. On the West Coast, the ShakeAlert system can give seconds of warning once a quake has started, but that's detection, not prediction.
Tsunami status
No tsunami warning, advisory or watch was in effect at our last check of the National Tsunami Warning Center and Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (7:00 a.m. PST).
Official messages: tsunami.gov. If you are on the coast and feel a strong or long quake, move to high ground without waiting for a message.
Nearby
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How this page works
The lists read the U.S. Geological Survey's real-time feeds: every quake of the past day and every quake of magnitude 2.5 or more of the past month, refreshed every few minutes. The 12-month history and the 50-year list come from the USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat), read once a day and once a week. A quake counts here when its epicentre is within 62 miles (100 km) of San Diego, whichever state it is in.
First magnitudes and locations are automatic and are often revised within hours; rows marked "auto" haven't been reviewed by a seismologist yet. Felt reports are the number of "Did You Feel It?" responses the USGS has so far. Times are local (America/Los Angeles).
Gods Eyes is not an early warning system and is not affiliated with any government agency. In an emergency, follow local officials and call 911.
Earthquakes: data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey · Map and place names: Natural Earth (public domain). All data sources.