Earthquakes in Los Angeles Today

1. 3.84 km SE of Piru, CA
   September 29 20:00 · 9.6 km deep · 61 km northwest
2. 3.6Los Angeles, California
   September 27 08:40 · 11.9 km deep · 31 km southwest
3. 3.613 km NW of Fillmore, CA
   December 13 17:03 · 11.1 km deep · 86 km northwest
4. 3.5Catalina Island, California
   October 5 13:22 · 11.3 km deep · 92 km south
5. 3.415 km NW of Fillmore, CA
   June 6 12:21 · 24.5 km deep · 88 km northwest
6. 3.4Catalina Island, California
   February 22 21:40 · 15.2 km deep · 51 km south
7. 3.3Catalina Island, California
   September 12 04:13 · 10.7 km deep · 90 km south
8. 3.31 km SE of Muscoy, CA
   May 8 23:32 · 13.2 km deep · 84 km east
9. 3.36 km SSW of Redlands, CA
   April 27 07:47 · 3.3 km deep · 95 km east
10. 3.2Los Angeles, California
    October 9 00:44 · 12.0 km deep · 30 km south

Frequently asked questions

Was there an earthquake in Los Angeles just now?

Yes. A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 5 h ago (23:36) near 1 km E of Loma Linda, CA.

Is Los Angeles in an earthquake zone?

73 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around Los Angeles in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 3.8. For an official hazard assessment, consult the national seismological agency.

Where is the nearest fault line to Los Angeles?

According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a reverse (thrust) fault about 1.9 km to the northeast; there are 48 active fault segments within 50 km. Fault locations come from a regional-scale database; for site-level information consult official geological surveys.

What should I do during an earthquake?

Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.