# Latest Earthquakes near Torrance
## Most Recent
Magnitude: 1.8 · San Pedro, CA · 8 km SE · Nov 14, 2026, 08:39 AM UTC · [View]()
### Earthquakes M1.5+ recorded today within 100 km, local time: 1 (Pacific Standard Time (PST))
### Torrance Activity Report · M1.5+
the area within 100 km of Torrance
Past 24 Hours · 1
Past 7 Days · 9
Past 30 Days · 27
Past 365 Days · 400
Updated: Nov 15, 2026, 05:04 UTC
[Torrance Activity Report]()
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Torrance, California.
### Largest recorded earthquakes
1.8
Past 24 Hours · [View]()
San Pedro, CA · 8 km SE
2.5
Past 7 Days · [View]()
San Pedro, CA · 8 km SE
2.5
Past 30 Days · [View]()
San Pedro, CA · 8 km SE
3.8
Past 365 Days · [View]()
Piru, CA · 4 km SE
### Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
7
2.5
Largest Magnitude[View]()
San Pedro, CA · 8 km SE
Significant
0
2.5
Most Recent · 2 days ago · [View]()
San Pedro, CA · 8 km SE
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 7 Intermediate-focus 0 Deep-focus 0
## Filtered Statistics
7 events
Past 30 Days · M2+
Magnitude: 2.5 · San Pedro, CA · 8 km SE · Nov 13, 2026, 02:11 UTC · 8 km deep · [View]()
Magnitude: 2.4 · San Clemente, CA · 35 km SSW · Nov 8, 2026, 22:23 UTC · 15 km deep · [View]()
Magnitude: 2.3 · Chatsworth, CA · 0 km SSE · Nov 7, 2026, 17:45 UTC · 3 km deep · [View]()
Magnitude: 2.5 · Santa Barbara Is, CA · 7 km SSW · Nov 1, 2026, 12:39 UTC · -0 km deep · [View]()
Magnitude: 2.1 · Fontana, CA · 2 km W · Oct 23, 2026, 09:35 UTC · 7 km deep · [View]()
Magnitude: 2.2 · Valencia, CA · 9 km SSW · Oct 18, 2026, 15:32 UTC · 3 km deep · [View]()
Magnitude: 2.3 · Malibu, CA · 5 km W · Oct 16, 2026, 11:53 UTC · 7 km deep · [View]()
## Latest earthquakes in nearby cities
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Torrance, California.
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## Common Questions about Earthquakes near Torrance
### How often are earthquakes recorded in the Torrance area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Torrance was 9. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
### When was the last earthquake near Torrance?
The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Torrance had a magnitude of 1.8 and occurred on November 14, 2026 at 12:39 AM PST.
### How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Torrance area?
Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Torrance, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 3.8. 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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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: Nov 15, 2026, 05:04 UTC.
Data sources:
- [USGS]() — [Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.]()
- [EMSC]() — [Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under]()[CC BY 4.0]() [.]()
- [JMA]() — [Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).]()
- [Geoscience Australia]() — [Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under]()[CC BY 4.0]() [; the section 5 disclaimer applies.]()
- [GeoNet]() — [We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.]()
- [CENC / Wolfx]() — [CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.]()
- [GFZ / GEOFON]() — [Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (]()[CC BY 4.0]() [).]()
## Markdown
- [M1.8 Earthquake - 8 km SE of San Pedro, CA]()
- [M2.5 Earthquake - 8 km SE of San Pedro, CA]()
- [M2.4 Earthquake - 35 km SSW of San Clemente, CA]()
- [M2.3 Earthquake - 0 km SSE of Chatsworth, CA]()
- [M2.5 Earthquake - 7 km SSW of Santa Barbara Is, CA]()
- [M2.1 Earthquake - 2 km W of Fontana, CA]()
- [M2.2 Earthquake - 9 km SSW of Valencia, CA]()
- [M2.3 Earthquake - 5 km W of Malibu, CA]()