Latest earthquakes near Fresno, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fresno, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fresno? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fresno, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago (Mar 27 08:38AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 115 mi WNW from Fresno |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 27 12:20AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 97 mi W from Fresno |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 09:22AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 165 mi NNE from Fresno |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 07:02AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 98 mi W from Fresno |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 06:18AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 122 mi ESE from Fresno |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 05:19AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 165 mi NNE from Fresno |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 12:16AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 165 mi NNE from Fresno |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:15PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 170 mi NNE from Fresno |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 10:06PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 165 mi NNE from Fresno |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 07:55PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 147 mi SE from Fresno |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 05:21PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 167 mi NNE from Fresno |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 03:49PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 165 mi NNE from Fresno |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 01:20PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 167 mi NNE from Fresno |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 10:30AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.8 | 73 mi NE from Fresno |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 06:14AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 144 mi ESE from Fresno |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 05:44PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 94 mi ENE from Fresno |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 04:38PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 139 mi WNW from Fresno |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 04:12PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 139 mi WNW from Fresno |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:40PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 170 mi NNE from Fresno |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:30PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 139 mi WNW from Fresno |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 10:59AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 35 mi SW from Fresno |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 10:26PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 130 mi W from Fresno |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 06:58PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 67 mi SW from Fresno |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 12:32PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 75 mi NE from Fresno |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 02:36AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 40 mi SW from Fresno |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Fresno
Recent Fresno Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fresno. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fresno and elsewhere.
Dec 9, 2024 03:08PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Reno in The United States on Monday Afternoon.
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Bakersfield in The United States.
Fresno Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 307 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Fresno, 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 Fresno roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fresno in 2019. A total of 123 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Fresno 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 Fresno in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Fresno 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 | 281 | 91.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 7.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.98% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fresno
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fresno occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 139 miles (223 km) east-southeast of Fresno, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Fresno in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 168 miles (270 km) east-southeast of Fresno. It is the strongest earthquake near Fresno 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 Fresno, 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 Fresno.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2019 08:19PM (Los Angeles) |
M 7.1 | 139 mi ESE from Fresno |
| May 15, 2020 04:03AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.5 | 144 mi NE from Fresno |
| Jul 4, 2019 10:33AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.4 | 145 mi ESE from Fresno |
| Jul 8, 2021 03:49PM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.0 | 122 mi N from Fresno |
| Jun 24, 2020 10:40AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.8 | 102 mi E from Fresno |
| Dec 9, 2024 03:08PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.7 | 173 mi NNE from Fresno |
| Dec 28, 2016 12:22AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.6 | 123 mi NNE from Fresno |
| Dec 28, 2016 12:18AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.6 | 122 mi NNE from Fresno |
| Jul 5, 2019 08:47PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 127 mi ESE from Fresno |
| Dec 28, 2016 01:13AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 122 mi NNE from Fresno |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Fresno
Nearest earthquakes from Fresno
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fresno, California. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2015 06:30AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 48 mi SW from Fresno |
| Mar 3, 2020 07:01AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 50 mi WSW from Fresno |
| Oct 1, 2024 05:45PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 52 mi SSW from Fresno |
| 41 days ago (Feb 13 04:17PM Los Angeles) |
M 4.3 | 52 mi SSW from Fresno |
| Nov 27, 2018 05:07AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 52 mi SSW from Fresno |
| Dec 5, 2022 04:10PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 58 mi SSW from Fresno |
| Aug 10, 2023 12:17PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.3 | 69 mi SW from Fresno |
| Dec 17, 2019 10:29AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.3 | 73 mi SSW from Fresno |
| Apr 5, 2020 12:20PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 74 mi NE from Fresno |
| Sep 1, 2022 06:36AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 75 mi W from Fresno |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Fresno
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fresno.
When was the last earthquake in Fresno, California?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Fresno on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 08:38 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 185km west-northwest of Fresno at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fresno, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fresno, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Fresno on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 270km west-northwest of Fresno at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fresno since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fresno, California?
In the past 10 years, 307 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fresno. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
