Latest earthquakes near Chinatown, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chinatown, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chinatown? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chinatown, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Chinatown Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chinatown. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chinatown and elsewhere.
Feb 2, 2026 07:01AM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake hit near San Ramon in The United States on Monday Morning.
Chinatown Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Chinatown, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chinatown in 2021. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Chinatown that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chinatown in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chinatown 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 | 99 | 93.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.94% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chinatown
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chinatown occurred on Jul 8, 2021 15:49 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 165 miles (266 km) east-northeast of Chinatown, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Chinatown in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 8 miles (13 km) east-northeast of Chinatown. It is the strongest earthquake near Chinatown in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chinatown, 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 Chinatown.
Nearest earthquakes from Chinatown
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chinatown, 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 Chinatown.
When was the last earthquake in Chinatown, California?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chinatown on the morning of March 30, 2026 at 11:11 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 122km south-east of Chinatown at a depth of -0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chinatown, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chinatown, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Chinatown on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 13km west-southwest of Chinatown at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chinatown since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chinatown, California?
In the past 10 years, 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chinatown. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
