Latest earthquakes near Fairfield, California today
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Recent Fairfield Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fairfield. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fairfield and elsewhere.
Sep 29, 2024 02:47AM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake hit near Watsonville in The United States on Sunday Night.
Fairfield Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Fairfield, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fairfield roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fairfield in 2021. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Fairfield that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fairfield in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Fairfield 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 | 109 | 89.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 9.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fairfield
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fairfield occurred on Jul 8, 2021 15:49 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 139 miles (223 km) east of Fairfield, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Fairfield in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 44 miles (71 km) east of Fairfield. It is the strongest earthquake near Fairfield 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 Fairfield, 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 Fairfield.
Nearest earthquakes from Fairfield
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fairfield, 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 Fairfield.
When was the last earthquake in Fairfield, California?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fairfield on the night of December 3, 2024 at 01:08 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 45km south of Fairfield at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fairfield, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fairfield, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Fairfield on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 71km southwest of Fairfield at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fairfield since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fairfield, California?
In the past 10 years, 122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fairfield. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
