Latest earthquakes near Huntington Beach, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Huntington Beach, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Huntington Beach? If an earthquake is happening right now near Huntington Beach, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Huntington Beach Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Huntington Beach. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Huntington Beach and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Bakersfield in The United States.
Huntington Beach Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 244 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Huntington Beach in 2019. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Huntington Beach 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 | 94.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 4.51% |
| 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 Huntington Beach
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Huntington Beach occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 147 miles (237 km) north of Huntington Beach, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Huntington Beach in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 106 miles (171 km) north of Huntington Beach. It is the strongest earthquake near Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach.
Nearest earthquakes from Huntington Beach
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach.
When was the last earthquake in Huntington Beach, California?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Huntington Beach on the morning of January 20, 2025 at 10:21 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 119km east-northeast of Huntington Beach at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Huntington Beach, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Huntington Beach, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Huntington Beach on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 171km north-northwest of Huntington Beach at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Huntington Beach since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Huntington Beach, California?
In the past 10 years, 244 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Huntington Beach. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
