This page summarizes earthquakes in Los Angeles County (United States). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.8 earthquake near Malibu on 2026-07-31 17:01:20 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
Los Angeles County, sometimes abbreviated as LA County, is a county in the U.S. state of California, in the southern region of the state. It is the most populous county in the United States, with 9,694,934 residents estimated in 2025. Its population is greater than that of 40 individual U.S.
In 2026, Los Angeles County recorded 633 earthquakes within United States. The average magnitude was M1.49. The strongest event reached M2.9.
By event count in 2026, this region ranks #12 within United States.
Located on the Pacific Plate.