Latest earthquakes near Costa Mesa, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Costa Mesa, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Costa Mesa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Costa Mesa, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 18 hours ago (Mar 31 01:23PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 118 mi N from Costa Mesa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 06:55AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 124 mi NNW from Costa Mesa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 04:29AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 65 mi E from Costa Mesa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 02:28AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 117 mi N from Costa Mesa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 02:26AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 130 mi NW from Costa Mesa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 11:27PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 56 mi W from Costa Mesa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 09:43PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 50 mi W from Costa Mesa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 08:50PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 48 mi W from Costa Mesa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 08:27PM Los Angeles) |
M 3.4 | 48 mi W from Costa Mesa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 04:08PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 78 mi E from Costa Mesa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 30 05:30AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 72 mi ESE from Costa Mesa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 30 03:35AM Los Angeles) |
M 3.1 | 48 mi W from Costa Mesa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 02:20PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 129 mi E from Costa Mesa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 10:48AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 119 mi N from Costa Mesa |
| 3 days ago (Mar 29 12:03AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 18 mi NNE from Costa Mesa |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 01:21PM Los Angeles) |
M 3.0 | 118 mi N from Costa Mesa |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 08:52PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 51 mi W from Costa Mesa |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 05:13PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 63 mi WNW from Costa Mesa |
| 6 days ago (Mar 26 06:18AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 165 mi N from Costa Mesa |
| 6 days ago (Mar 26 02:38AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 170 mi ESE from Costa Mesa |
| 6 days ago (Mar 26 02:26AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 115 mi E from Costa Mesa |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 08:20AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 106 mi E from Costa Mesa |
| 7 days ago (Mar 25 05:01AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 106 mi E from Costa Mesa |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 08:12PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 97 mi ENE from Costa Mesa |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 08:11PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 176 mi SE from Costa Mesa |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Costa Mesa
Recent Costa Mesa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Costa Mesa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Costa Mesa and elsewhere.
Mar 9, 2025 01:03PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Thousand Oaks in The United States.
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Bakersfield in The United States.
Costa Mesa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 250 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Costa Mesa, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Costa Mesa roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Costa Mesa in 2019. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Costa Mesa that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Costa Mesa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Costa Mesa during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 237 | 94.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 4.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Costa Mesa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Costa Mesa occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 148 miles (238 km) north of Costa Mesa, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Costa Mesa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 110 miles (177 km) north of Costa Mesa. It is the strongest earthquake near Costa Mesa in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Costa Mesa, California in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Costa Mesa.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2019 08:19PM (Los Angeles) |
M 7.1 | 148 mi N from Costa Mesa |
| Jul 4, 2019 10:33AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.4 | 145 mi N from Costa Mesa |
| Jun 3, 2020 06:32PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 139 mi N from Costa Mesa |
| Jul 5, 2019 08:47PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 157 mi N from Costa Mesa |
| Jul 5, 2019 09:18PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 157 mi N from Costa Mesa |
| Jul 5, 2019 04:07AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 148 mi N from Costa Mesa |
| Jun 5, 2021 10:55AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 136 mi ESE from Costa Mesa |
| Apr 5, 2018 12:29PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 105 mi W from Costa Mesa |
| Jun 10, 2016 01:04AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 86 mi E from Costa Mesa |
| Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 122 mi NW from Costa Mesa |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Costa Mesa
Nearest earthquakes from Costa Mesa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Costa Mesa, California. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 01:49PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 20 mi NE from Costa Mesa |
| Sep 17, 2021 07:58PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.3 | 24 mi WNW from Costa Mesa |
| Jan 25, 2018 02:09AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 25 mi ENE from Costa Mesa |
| Jan 1, 2024 08:27AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 26 mi W from Costa Mesa |
| Sep 18, 2020 11:38PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 29 mi NNW from Costa Mesa |
| Apr 5, 2021 04:44AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 32 mi NW from Costa Mesa |
| Oct 6, 2024 03:51AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 32 mi NE from Costa Mesa |
| Sep 7, 2024 10:34AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 33 mi NE from Costa Mesa |
| Aug 12, 2024 12:20PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 34 mi NNW from Costa Mesa |
| Aug 28, 2018 07:33PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 35 mi NNE from Costa Mesa |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Costa Mesa
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Costa Mesa.
When was the last earthquake in Costa Mesa, California?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Costa Mesa on the afternoon of March 31, 2025 at 13:23 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 190km north of Costa Mesa at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Costa Mesa, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Costa Mesa, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Costa Mesa on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 177km northwest of Costa Mesa at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Costa Mesa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Costa Mesa, California?
In the past 10 years, 250 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Costa Mesa. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
