Latest earthquakes near Chico, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chico, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chico? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chico, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Chico Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chico. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chico and elsewhere.
Jan 1, 2025 06:34PM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near Santa Rosa in 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).
Chico Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Chico, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chico roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chico in 2024. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Chico that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chico in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chico 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 | 160 | 87.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 9.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chico
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chico occurred on Dec 5, 2024 10:44 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 174 miles (280 km) west-northwest of Chico, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Chico in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 142 miles (229 km) west-northwest of Chico. It is the strongest earthquake near Chico 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 Chico, 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 Chico.
Nearest earthquakes from Chico
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chico, 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 Chico.
When was the last earthquake in Chico, California?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chico on the afternoon of March 30, 2025 at 14:48 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 132km southwest of Chico at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chico, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chico, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Chico on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south-southwest of Chico at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chico since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chico, California?
In the past 10 years, 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chico. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
