Latest earthquakes near Fullerton, California today
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Recent Fullerton Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fullerton. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fullerton and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Bakersfield in The United States.
Fullerton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 245 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Fullerton, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fullerton roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fullerton in 2019. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Fullerton 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 Fullerton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Fullerton 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 | 231 | 94.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 4.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fullerton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fullerton occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 132 miles (213 km) north of Fullerton, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Fullerton in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 97 miles (156 km) north of Fullerton. It is the strongest earthquake near Fullerton 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 Fullerton, 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 Fullerton.
Nearest earthquakes from Fullerton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fullerton, 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 Fullerton.
When was the last earthquake in Fullerton, California?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fullerton on the morning of January 20, 2025 at 10:21 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 106km east-northeast of Fullerton at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fullerton, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fullerton, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Fullerton on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 156km northwest of Fullerton at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fullerton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fullerton, California?
In the past 10 years, 245 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fullerton. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
