Latest earthquakes near Burbank, California today
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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.
Oct 25, 2024 01:05AM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake hit 112mi from Las Vegas in The United States on Friday Night.
Oct 6, 2024 03:51AM
On Sunday Night a Shallow M4.0 Earthquake struck near Ontario in The United States.
Sep 12, 2024 07:28AM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake hit near Thousand Oaks in The United States on Thursday Morning.
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Bakersfield in The United States.
Burbank Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 244 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 230 | 94.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 4.92% |
| 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
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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Burbank.
When was the last earthquake in Burbank, California?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Burbank on the afternoon of November 22, 2024 at 14:15 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 48km west-southwest of Burbank at a depth of 11km 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, 244 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Burbank. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
