Latest earthquakes near Hayward, California today
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Recent Hayward Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hayward. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hayward and elsewhere.
Jan 1, 2025 06:34PM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near Santa Rosa in The United States.
Dec 9, 2024 03:08PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Reno in The United States on Monday Afternoon.
Dec 5, 2024 10:44AM
On Thursday Morning an Unusually powerful M7.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Eureka (The United States).
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Bakersfield in The United States.
Hayward Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Hayward, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hayward in 2021. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Hayward that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hayward in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Hayward 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 | 98 | 89.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 9.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hayward
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hayward occurred on Jul 8, 2021 15:49 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 152 miles (244 km) east-northeast of Hayward, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Hayward in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 26 miles (42 km) east-northeast of Hayward. It is the strongest earthquake near Hayward 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 Hayward, 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 Hayward.
Nearest earthquakes from Hayward
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hayward, 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 Hayward.
When was the last earthquake in Hayward, California?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Hayward on the evening of February 21, 2025 at 22:45 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 127km south-southeast of Hayward at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hayward, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hayward, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Hayward on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 42km west-northwest of Hayward at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hayward since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hayward, California?
In the past 10 years, 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hayward. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
