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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 14 hours ago (Apr 29 11:25PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 117 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| 1 day ago (Apr 29 08:39AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 40 mi S from Huntington Beach |
| 1 day ago (Apr 29 06:29AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 142 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 07:43PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 186 mi ESE from Huntington Beach |
| 2 days ago (Apr 28 12:21PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 132 mi NNW from Huntington Beach |
| 2 days ago (Apr 28 01:28AM Los Angeles) |
M 3.4 | 134 mi SSE from Huntington Beach |
| 2 days ago (Apr 28 12:06AM Los Angeles) |
M 3.2 | 128 mi SSE from Huntington Beach |
| 2 days ago (Apr 28 12:04AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 137 mi SSE from Huntington Beach |
| 2 days ago (Apr 27 11:51PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 117 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| 2 days ago (Apr 27 11:46PM Los Angeles) |
M 3.3 | 117 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| 2 days ago (Apr 27 02:55PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 168 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| 3 days ago (Apr 27 12:01PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 134 mi WNW from Huntington Beach |
| 3 days ago (Apr 27 12:01PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 134 mi WNW from Huntington Beach |
| 3 days ago (Apr 27 11:48AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 116 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| 3 days ago (Apr 26 09:42PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 73 mi E from Huntington Beach |
| 4 days ago (Apr 26 10:58AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 141 mi ESE from Huntington Beach |
| 4 days ago (Apr 26 10:06AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 120 mi NW from Huntington Beach |
| 4 days ago (Apr 26 08:27AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 168 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| 4 days ago (Apr 26 01:44AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 9 mi WNW from Huntington Beach |
| 5 days ago (Apr 24 03:03PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 177 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| 6 days ago (Apr 24 06:25AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 148 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| 6 days ago (Apr 23 03:16PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.8 | 117 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| 7 days ago (Apr 23 01:06PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 90 mi ESE from Huntington Beach |
| 7 days ago (Apr 23 01:06PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 90 mi ESE from Huntington Beach |
| 7 days ago (Apr 23 10:57AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 124 mi ESE from Huntington Beach |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Huntington Beach
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.
Apr 14, 2025 11:23AM
Shallow M4.0 AFTERSHOCK hit near San Diego in The United States on Monday Morning.
Apr 14, 2025 10:08AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck near San Diego in The United States.
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.
Huntington Beach Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 246 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 | 232 | 94.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 4.88% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2019 08:19PM (Los Angeles) |
M 7.1 | 147 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| Jul 4, 2019 10:33AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.4 | 144 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| Jun 3, 2020 06:32PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 139 mi NNE from Huntington Beach |
| Jul 5, 2019 08:47PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 155 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| Jul 5, 2019 04:07AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 147 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| Jul 5, 2019 09:18PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 157 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| Apr 5, 2018 12:29PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 100 mi W from Huntington Beach |
| Jun 5, 2021 10:55AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 141 mi ESE from Huntington Beach |
| Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 118 mi NNW from Huntington Beach |
| 16 days ago (Apr 14 10:08AM Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 92 mi ESE from Huntington Beach |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2021 07:58PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.3 | 19 mi NW from Huntington Beach |
| Jan 1, 2024 08:27AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 22 mi WSW from Huntington Beach |
| May 1, 2024 01:49PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 23 mi ENE from Huntington Beach |
| Sep 18, 2020 11:38PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 27 mi N from Huntington Beach |
| Apr 5, 2021 04:44AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 27 mi NW from Huntington Beach |
| Jan 25, 2018 02:09AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 30 mi E from Huntington Beach |
| Aug 12, 2024 12:20PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 31 mi NNW from Huntington Beach |
| Oct 6, 2024 03:51AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 34 mi NE from Huntington Beach |
| Aug 28, 2018 07:33PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 35 mi NNE from Huntington Beach |
| Sep 7, 2024 10:34AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 35 mi NE from Huntington Beach |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Huntington Beach
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Huntington Beach on the evening of April 29, 2025 at 23:25 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 189km north of Huntington Beach at a depth of 6km 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, 246 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Huntington Beach. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
