Latest earthquakes near Clovis, California today
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Recent Clovis Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Clovis. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Clovis and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 12:19PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake hit near Bakersfield in The United States on Thursday Afternoon.
Clovis Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 300 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Clovis, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Clovis roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Clovis in 2019. A total of 123 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Clovis 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 Clovis in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Clovis 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 | 275 | 91.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 6.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Clovis
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Clovis occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 138 miles (222 km) east-southeast of Clovis, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Clovis in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 169 miles (272 km) east-southeast of Clovis. It is the strongest earthquake near Clovis 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 Clovis, 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 Clovis.
Nearest earthquakes from Clovis
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Clovis, 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 Clovis.
When was the last earthquake in Clovis, California?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Clovis on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 14:25 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 68km north-northwest of Clovis at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Clovis, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Clovis, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Clovis on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 272km west-northwest of Clovis at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Clovis since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Clovis, California?
In the past 10 years, 300 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Clovis. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
