Latest earthquakes near Antioch, California today
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Recent Antioch Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Antioch. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Antioch and elsewhere.
Jan 1, 2025 06:34PM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near Santa Rosa in The United States.
Dec 14, 2024 11:21PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Eureka (The United States).
Dec 9, 2024 03:08PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Reno in The United States on Monday Afternoon.
Dec 5, 2024 10:44AM
On Thursday Morning an Unusually powerful M7.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Eureka (The United States).
Antioch Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 119 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Antioch, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Antioch in 2021. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Antioch that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Antioch in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Antioch 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 | 107 | 89.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 9.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Antioch
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Antioch occurred on Jul 8, 2021 15:49 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 130 miles (209 km) east-northeast of Antioch, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Antioch in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 44 miles (71 km) east-northeast of Antioch. It is the strongest earthquake near Antioch 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 Antioch, 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 Antioch.
Nearest earthquakes from Antioch
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Antioch, 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 Antioch.
When was the last earthquake in Antioch, California?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Antioch on the afternoon of January 21, 2025 at 12:41 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 214km east-northeast of Antioch at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Antioch, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Antioch, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Antioch on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 71km west-southwest of Antioch at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Antioch since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Antioch, California?
In the past 10 years, 119 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Antioch. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
