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.
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.
Apr 18, 2024 12:19PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake hit near Bakersfield in The United States on Thursday Afternoon.
Fresno Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 299 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 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fresno roughly every 12 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 | 274 | 91.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 6.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.34% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fresno.
When was the last earthquake in Fresno, California?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Fresno on the afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 12:45 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 134km west of Fresno at a depth of 5km 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, 299 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fresno. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
