Latest earthquakes near Fontana, California today
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Recent Fontana Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fontana. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fontana and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Bakersfield in The United States.
Fontana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 254 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Fontana, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fontana roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fontana in 2019. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Fontana 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 Fontana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Fontana 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 | 240 | 94.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 4.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fontana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fontana occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 116 miles (187 km) north of Fontana, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Fontana in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 107 miles (173 km) north of Fontana. It is the strongest earthquake near Fontana in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Fontana, 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 Fontana.
Nearest earthquakes from Fontana
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fontana, 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 Fontana.
When was the last earthquake in Fontana, California?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fontana on the morning of January 20, 2025 at 10:21 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 59km east of Fontana at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fontana, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fontana, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Fontana on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 173km west-northwest of Fontana at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fontana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fontana, California?
In the past 10 years, 254 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fontana. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
