Latest earthquakes near Burbank, California today

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List of latest earthquakes near Burbank.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
2 hours ago
(Apr 20 02:06PM Los Angeles)
M 2.0 69 mi E
from Burbank
17 hours ago
(Apr 19 10:50PM Los Angeles)
M 2.6 60 mi ENE
from Burbank
1 day ago
(Apr 19 01:49PM Los Angeles)
M 2.1 125 mi SE
from Burbank
1 day ago
(Apr 19 01:24AM Los Angeles)
M 2.4 85 mi NNE
from Burbank
1 day ago
(Apr 19 12:44AM Los Angeles)
M 2.7 84 mi NNE
from Burbank
1 day ago
(Apr 19 12:44AM Los Angeles)
M 3.4 85 mi NNE
from Burbank
2 days ago
(Apr 18 09:33AM Los Angeles)
M 2.2 125 mi SE
from Burbank
2 days ago
(Apr 18 02:55AM Los Angeles)
M 2.5 124 mi SE
from Burbank
3 days ago
(Apr 17 03:31PM Los Angeles)
M 2.6 125 mi SE
from Burbank
3 days ago
(Apr 17 12:43PM Los Angeles)
M 2.3 127 mi SE
from Burbank
3 days ago
(Apr 17 05:54AM Los Angeles)
M 2.1 85 mi NNE
from Burbank
3 days ago
(Apr 17 03:13AM Los Angeles)
M 2.5 111 mi ESE
from Burbank
3 days ago
(Apr 16 04:55PM Los Angeles)
M 2.5 82 mi NNE
from Burbank
4 days ago
(Apr 16 01:03PM Los Angeles)
M 2.3 130 mi WNW
from Burbank
5 days ago
(Apr 15 12:52PM Los Angeles)
M 2.5 80 mi N
from Burbank
5 days ago
(Apr 15 12:42PM Los Angeles)
M 2.6 80 mi N
from Burbank
5 days ago
(Apr 15 05:09AM Los Angeles)
M 2.5 85 mi NNE
from Burbank
5 days ago
(Apr 14 08:43PM Los Angeles)
M 2.1 123 mi SE
from Burbank
5 days ago
(Apr 14 06:44PM Los Angeles)
M 2.0 127 mi SE
from Burbank
6 days ago
(Apr 14 04:10PM Los Angeles)
M 2.2 79 mi E
from Burbank
6 days ago
(Apr 14 03:56PM Los Angeles)
M 2.3 79 mi E
from Burbank
6 days ago
(Apr 14 02:05PM Los Angeles)
M 2.3 45 mi WNW
from Burbank
6 days ago
(Apr 14 01:23PM Los Angeles)
M 2.9 126 mi SE
from Burbank
6 days ago
(Apr 14 01:03PM Los Angeles)
M 2.1 124 mi SE
from Burbank
6 days ago
(Apr 14 12:34PM Los Angeles)
M 2.6 126 mi SE
from Burbank

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Recent Burbank Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Burbank. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Burbank and elsewhere.

Burbank Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
24 Yearly
Within 186 mi, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Apr 20, 2025 14:06

Average

A total of 245 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Burbank, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Burbank roughly every 14 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Burbank in 2019. A total of 125 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Burbank that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Burbank with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Burbank in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Burbank 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Burbank (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 230 93.88%
Mag. 5 13 5.31%
Mag. 6 1 0.41%
Mag. 7 1 0.41%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Burbank

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Jul 5, 2019 20:19.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.5
On Jul 21, 1952 04:52.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Burbank occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 117 miles (188 km) north-northeast of Burbank, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Burbank in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 66 miles (107 km) north-northeast of Burbank. It is the strongest earthquake near Burbank 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 Burbank, 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 Burbank.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Burbank.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 5, 2019 08:19PM
(Los Angeles)
M 7.1 117 mi NNE
from Burbank
Jul 4, 2019 10:33AM
(Los Angeles)
M 6.4 115 mi NNE
from Burbank
Jun 24, 2020 10:40AM
(Los Angeles)
M 5.8 158 mi N
from Burbank
Jun 3, 2020 06:32PM
(Los Angeles)
M 5.5 111 mi NNE
from Burbank
Jul 5, 2019 08:47PM
(Los Angeles)
M 5.5 123 mi NNE
from Burbank
Jul 5, 2019 04:07AM
(Los Angeles)
M 5.4 117 mi NNE
from Burbank
Jul 5, 2019 09:18PM
(Los Angeles)
M 5.4 125 mi NNE
from Burbank
Apr 5, 2018 12:29PM
(Los Angeles)
M 5.3 85 mi WSW
from Burbank
Jun 5, 2021 10:55AM
(Los Angeles)
M 5.3 170 mi ESE
from Burbank
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
(Los Angeles)
M 5.2 78 mi NW
from Burbank

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Nearest earthquakes from Burbank

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Burbank, California. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Burbank.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 12, 2024 12:20PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.4 10 mi SE
from Burbank
Jul 30, 2020 04:29AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.2 11 mi NW
from Burbank
Apr 5, 2021 04:44AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.0 17 mi S
from Burbank
Sep 18, 2020 11:38PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.5 16 mi SE
from Burbank
Sep 17, 2021 07:58PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.3 24 mi S
from Burbank
Sep 12, 2024 07:28AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.7 30 mi WSW
from Burbank
Aug 28, 2018 07:33PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.4 30 mi E
from Burbank
Jan 25, 2023 02:00AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.2 30 mi SW
from Burbank
42 days ago
(Mar 9 01:03PM Los Angeles)
M 4.1 34 mi WSW
from Burbank
Feb 9, 2024 01:47PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.6 35 mi WSW
from Burbank

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Burbank.

When was the last earthquake in Burbank, California?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Burbank on the afternoon of April 20, 2025 at 14:06 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 111km east of Burbank at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Burbank, California in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Burbank, California?

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Burbank on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 107km northwest of Burbank at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Burbank since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Burbank, California?

In the past 10 years, 245 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Burbank. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.