Latest earthquakes near Carlsbad, California today
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Recent Carlsbad Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Carlsbad. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Carlsbad and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Bakersfield in The United States.
Carlsbad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 228 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Carlsbad in 2019. A total of 70 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Carlsbad 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 | 216 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 3.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Carlsbad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Carlsbad occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 181 miles (291 km) north of Carlsbad, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Carlsbad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 156 miles (251 km) north of Carlsbad. It is the strongest earthquake near Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad.
Nearest earthquakes from Carlsbad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad.
When was the last earthquake in Carlsbad, California?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Carlsbad on the afternoon of February 20, 2025 at 14:34 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 237km south-east of Carlsbad at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Carlsbad, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Carlsbad, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Carlsbad on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 251km northwest of Carlsbad at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Carlsbad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Carlsbad, California?
In the past 10 years, 228 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Carlsbad. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
