Latest earthquakes near Elk Grove, California today
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Recent Elk Grove Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Elk Grove. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Elk Grove and elsewhere.
Sep 29, 2024 02:47AM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake hit near Watsonville in The United States on Sunday Night.
Elk Grove Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Elk Grove, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Elk Grove roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Elk Grove in 2020. A total of 40 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Elk Grove that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Elk Grove in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Elk Grove 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 | 134 | 90.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 8.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Elk Grove
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Elk Grove occurred on Jul 8, 2021 15:49 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 101 miles (163 km) east of Elk Grove, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Elk Grove in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 79 miles (127 km) east of Elk Grove. It is the strongest earthquake near Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove.
Nearest earthquakes from Elk Grove
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove.
When was the last earthquake in Elk Grove, California?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Elk Grove on the night of November 21, 2024 at 01:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 126km west-northwest of Elk Grove at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Elk Grove, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Elk Grove, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Elk Grove on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 127km southwest of Elk Grove at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Elk Grove since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Elk Grove, California?
In the past 10 years, 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Elk Grove. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
