26 km ESE of Avalon, CaliforniaSep 12, 2026, 11:13
Nearby significant earthquake88 km from South El Monte10.83 km deep8 felt reports
Latest Earthquakes near South El Monte
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around South El Monte, California.
Updated: 05:46
Recent earthquakes that may have affected South El Monte
4 km ESE of Inglewood, CaliforniaSep 12, 2026, 11:32
Nearby significant earthquake27 km from South El Monte18.79 km deep23 felt reports
25 km ESE of Avalon, CaliforniaSep 12, 2026, 11:11
Nearby significant earthquake88 km from South El Monte14.26 km deep
South El Monte Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours45
Past 7 Days58
Past 30 Days89
Past 365 Days579
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
7
3.4
Largest Magnitude
Avalon, CA · 26 km ESE
Significant
0
2.6
Most Recent22 HR AGO
Inglewood, CA · 4 km ESE
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 7Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
7 events
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Common Questions about Earthquakes near South El Monte
Is South El Monte in an earthquake-prone area?
South El Monte and the surrounding area may experience seismic activity of varying strength. The map above helps you review nearby recent events and get a quick sense of local seismic patterns.
When was the last earthquake near South El Monte?
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What is the largest earthquake recorded near South El Monte?
Switch to a wider custom date range to look further back in the archive. That makes it much easier to identify the strongest historical earthquakes around South El Monte.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 13, 2026, 05:46 UTC.
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