Latest earthquakes near Temecula, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Temecula, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Temecula? If an earthquake is happening right now near Temecula, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Temecula Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Temecula. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Temecula and elsewhere.
Apr 14, 2025 10:08AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck near San Diego in The United States.
Temecula Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 259 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Temecula, 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 Temecula roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Temecula in 2019. A total of 121 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Temecula 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 Temecula in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Temecula 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 | 244 | 94.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 5.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Temecula
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Temecula occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 159 miles (256 km) north of Temecula, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Temecula in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 146 miles (235 km) north of Temecula. It is the strongest earthquake near Temecula 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 Temecula, 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 Temecula.
Nearest earthquakes from Temecula
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Temecula, California. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Temecula.
When was the last earthquake in Temecula, California?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Temecula on the afternoon of December 14, 2025 at 12:08 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 258km south-east of Temecula at a depth of -0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Temecula, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Temecula, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Temecula on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 235km northwest of Temecula at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Temecula since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Temecula, California?
In the past 10 years, 259 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Temecula. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
