Latest earthquakes near Fullerton, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fullerton, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fullerton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fullerton, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 16 hours ago (Mar 31 01:23PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 103 mi N from Fullerton |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 31 06:55AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 109 mi NNW from Fullerton |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 04:29AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 68 mi ESE from Fullerton |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 02:28AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 102 mi N from Fullerton |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 02:26AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 120 mi NW from Fullerton |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 11:27PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 55 mi W from Fullerton |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 09:43PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 49 mi W from Fullerton |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 08:50PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 47 mi W from Fullerton |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 08:27PM Los Angeles) |
M 3.4 | 47 mi W from Fullerton |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 04:08PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 81 mi ESE from Fullerton |
| 2 days ago (Mar 30 05:30AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 80 mi SE from Fullerton |
| 2 days ago (Mar 30 03:35AM Los Angeles) |
M 3.1 | 47 mi W from Fullerton |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 11:16PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 181 mi NNE from Fullerton |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 02:20PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 133 mi ESE from Fullerton |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 10:48AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 103 mi N from Fullerton |
| 3 days ago (Mar 29 12:03AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 9 mi E from Fullerton |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 01:21PM Los Angeles) |
M 3.0 | 103 mi N from Fullerton |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 08:52PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 55 mi WSW from Fullerton |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 05:13PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 58 mi WNW from Fullerton |
| 6 days ago (Mar 26 06:18AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 149 mi N from Fullerton |
| 6 days ago (Mar 26 02:38AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 180 mi SE from Fullerton |
| 6 days ago (Mar 26 02:26AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 115 mi E from Fullerton |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 08:20AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 106 mi E from Fullerton |
| 7 days ago (Mar 25 05:01AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 106 mi E from Fullerton |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 08:12PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 90 mi ENE from Fullerton |
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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.
Mar 9, 2025 01:03PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Thousand Oaks in The United States.
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 247 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 | 233 | 94.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 4.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2019 08:19PM (Los Angeles) |
M 7.1 | 132 mi N from Fullerton |
| Jul 4, 2019 10:33AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.4 | 129 mi N from Fullerton |
| Jun 24, 2020 10:40AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.8 | 178 mi N from Fullerton |
| Jul 5, 2019 08:47PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 140 mi N from Fullerton |
| Jun 3, 2020 06:32PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 124 mi NNE from Fullerton |
| Jul 5, 2019 04:07AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 132 mi N from Fullerton |
| Jul 5, 2019 09:18PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 142 mi N from Fullerton |
| Jun 5, 2021 10:55AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 141 mi ESE from Fullerton |
| Apr 5, 2018 12:29PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 103 mi W from Fullerton |
| Jun 10, 2016 01:04AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 91 mi ESE from Fullerton |
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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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2020 11:38PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 14 mi NW from Fullerton |
| May 1, 2024 01:49PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 17 mi ESE from Fullerton |
| Sep 17, 2021 07:58PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.3 | 20 mi W from Fullerton |
| Aug 28, 2018 07:33PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 21 mi NNE from Fullerton |
| Aug 12, 2024 12:20PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 21 mi NW from Fullerton |
| Oct 6, 2024 03:51AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 22 mi ENE from Fullerton |
| Sep 7, 2024 10:34AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 22 mi ENE from Fullerton |
| Apr 5, 2021 04:44AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 24 mi W from Fullerton |
| Jan 25, 2018 02:09AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 27 mi ESE from Fullerton |
| Jan 1, 2024 08:27AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 32 mi SW from Fullerton |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Fullerton
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fullerton.
When was the last earthquake in Fullerton, California?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Fullerton on the afternoon of March 31, 2025 at 13:23 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 165km north of Fullerton at a depth of 7km 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, 247 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.
