Latest Earthquakes near Goleta

Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Goleta, California.

Updated: 02:43

Most Recent

1 day ago
1.8
Montecito, CA · 25 km NNE
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Goleta Activity Report

M1.5+
Past 24 Hours0
Past 7 Days4
Past 30 Days14
Past 365 Days261

Largest recorded earthquakes

Past 24 HoursNo events
2.2
Past 7 DaysView
Montecito, CA · 25 km NNE
3.8
Past 30 DaysView
Piru, CA · 4 km SE
4.1
Past 365 DaysView
Frazier Park, CA · 2 km ESE

Filtered Statistics

Total earthquakes
5
3.8
Largest MagnitudeView
Piru, CA · 4 km SE
Significant
0
2.2
Most Recent1 day ago
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Montecito, CA · 25 km NNE
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 5Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0

Filtered Statistics

5 events
2.2
Montecito, CA · 25 km NNE
10/26/202618:438 km deepView
2.3
Malibu, CA · 5 km W
10/16/202611:537 km deepView
2.2
Santa Barbara Channel, Calif
10/7/202614:3019 km deepView
2.7
Goleta, CA · 7 km SE
10/5/202615:409 km deepView
3.8
Piru, CA · 4 km SE
9/30/202603:0010 km deepView

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Common Questions about Earthquakes near Goleta

How often are earthquakes recorded in the Goleta area?

In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Goleta was 4. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

When was the last earthquake near Goleta?

The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Goleta had a magnitude of 1.8 and occurred on October 26, 2026 at 07:22 PM PDT.

How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Goleta area?

Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Goleta, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 4.1. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

How far back does the earthquake data go?

The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.

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