Latest earthquakes near Bakersfield, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bakersfield, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bakersfield? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bakersfield, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 hours ago (Apr 26 01:44AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 126 mi SSE from Bakersfield |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 25 02:44PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 139 mi NNW from Bakersfield |
| 1 day ago (Apr 24 03:03PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 86 mi NE from Bakersfield |
| 1 day ago (Apr 24 11:25AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 139 mi ENE from Bakersfield |
| 2 days ago (Apr 24 06:25AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 85 mi ENE from Bakersfield |
| 2 days ago (Apr 23 03:16PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.8 | 68 mi E from Bakersfield |
| 2 days ago (Apr 23 09:12AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 68 mi E from Bakersfield |
| 2 days ago (Apr 23 08:59AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 85 mi ENE from Bakersfield |
| 3 days ago (Apr 23 01:26AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 145 mi N from Bakersfield |
| 3 days ago (Apr 22 07:19PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 146 mi NW from Bakersfield |
| 4 days ago (Apr 22 01:47AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 52 mi NW from Bakersfield |
| 5 days ago (Apr 21 12:20AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 171 mi NE from Bakersfield |
| 5 days ago (Apr 20 03:22PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 99 mi S from Bakersfield |
| 5 days ago (Apr 20 02:06PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 143 mi SE from Bakersfield |
| 5 days ago (Apr 20 10:42AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 171 mi NE from Bakersfield |
| 6 days ago (Apr 19 10:50PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 112 mi ESE from Bakersfield |
| 6 days ago (Apr 19 09:40PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.8 | 174 mi NW from Bakersfield |
| 6 days ago (Apr 19 09:25PM Los Angeles) |
M 3.0 | 174 mi NW from Bakersfield |
| 6 days ago (Apr 19 07:21PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 175 mi NW from Bakersfield |
| 7 days ago (Apr 19 01:24AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 68 mi E from Bakersfield |
| 7 days ago (Apr 19 12:44AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 70 mi E from Bakersfield |
| 7 days ago (Apr 19 12:44AM Los Angeles) |
M 3.4 | 68 mi E from Bakersfield |
| 8 days ago (Apr 17 04:45PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 166 mi NW from Bakersfield |
| 8 days ago (Apr 17 10:59AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 173 mi NNE from Bakersfield |
| 9 days ago (Apr 17 05:54AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 68 mi E from Bakersfield |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bakersfield
Recent Bakersfield Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bakersfield. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bakersfield and elsewhere.
Apr 14, 2025 10:08AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck near San Diego in The United States.
Mar 9, 2025 01:03PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Thousand Oaks in The United States.
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Bakersfield in The United States.
Bakersfield Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 227 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Bakersfield, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bakersfield roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bakersfield in 2019. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Bakersfield that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bakersfield in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Bakersfield 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 | 214 | 94.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 4.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bakersfield
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bakersfield occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 85 miles (136 km) east-northeast of Bakersfield, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Bakersfield in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 29 miles (46 km) east-northeast of Bakersfield. It is the strongest earthquake near Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2019 08:19PM (Los Angeles) |
M 7.1 | 85 mi ENE from Bakersfield |
| Jul 4, 2019 10:33AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.4 | 88 mi ENE from Bakersfield |
| Jun 24, 2020 10:40AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.8 | 94 mi NE from Bakersfield |
| Jun 3, 2020 06:32PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 91 mi E from Bakersfield |
| Jul 5, 2019 08:47PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 80 mi ENE from Bakersfield |
| Jul 5, 2019 09:18PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 84 mi ENE from Bakersfield |
| Jul 5, 2019 04:07AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 85 mi ENE from Bakersfield |
| Apr 5, 2018 12:29PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 114 mi SSW from Bakersfield |
| Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 19 mi SSW from Bakersfield |
| Apr 11, 2020 07:36AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 186 mi N from Bakersfield |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Bakersfield
Nearest earthquakes from Bakersfield
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bakersfield, California. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2024 12:11AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 19 mi SW from Bakersfield |
| Aug 7, 2024 07:09PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 19 mi S from Bakersfield |
| Jun 24, 2024 03:31PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 19 mi SSW from Bakersfield |
| Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 19 mi SSW from Bakersfield |
| Aug 6, 2024 09:17PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 19 mi S from Bakersfield |
| Aug 6, 2024 09:10PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.6 | 19 mi SSW from Bakersfield |
| Feb 23, 2016 04:02PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.9 | 23 mi WNW from Bakersfield |
| Apr 18, 2024 12:19PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.3 | 30 mi ENE from Bakersfield |
| Aug 27, 2021 05:34AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 37 mi ENE from Bakersfield |
| Mar 12, 2016 12:42AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 59 mi S from Bakersfield |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Bakersfield
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bakersfield.
When was the last earthquake in Bakersfield, California?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bakersfield on the night of April 26, 2025 at 01:44 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 203km south-southeast of Bakersfield at a depth of 14km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bakersfield, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bakersfield, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bakersfield on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 46km south of Bakersfield at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bakersfield since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bakersfield, California?
In the past 10 years, 227 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bakersfield. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
