Latest earthquakes near Concord, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Concord, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Concord? If an earthquake is happening right now near Concord, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Concord Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Concord. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Concord and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2024 06:34PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck near Chico in The United States.
Concord Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Concord, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Concord in 2021. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Concord that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Concord in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Concord 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 | 103 | 89.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 8.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Concord
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Concord occurred on Aug 24, 2014 03:20 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 22 miles (36 km) north-west of Concord, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Concord in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 32 miles (52 km) north-west of Concord. It is the strongest earthquake near Concord 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 Concord, 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 Concord.
Nearest earthquakes from Concord
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Concord, 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 Concord.
When was the last earthquake in Concord, California?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Concord on the morning of May 17, 2024 at 11:16 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 27km south-southwest of Concord at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Concord, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Concord, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Concord on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 52km west-southwest of Concord at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Concord since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Concord, California?
In the past 10 years, 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Concord. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
