Latest earthquakes near Lancaster, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lancaster, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lancaster? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lancaster, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour ago (Mar 26 08:52PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 88 mi SSW from Lancaster |
| 5 hours ago (Mar 26 05:13PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 62 mi SW from Lancaster |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 26 02:26PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 182 mi ENE from Lancaster |
| 16 hours ago (Mar 26 06:18AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 94 mi NNE from Lancaster |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 26 02:26AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 141 mi ESE from Lancaster |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 08:20AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 133 mi ESE from Lancaster |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 05:01AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 134 mi ESE from Lancaster |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 08:12PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 98 mi ESE from Lancaster |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 07:55PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 48 mi NNE from Lancaster |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 05:29PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 147 mi SE from Lancaster |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 03:09PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 150 mi SE from Lancaster |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 02:24PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 134 mi ESE from Lancaster |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 10:58AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 134 mi ESE from Lancaster |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 09:07AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 62 mi SE from Lancaster |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 06:14AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 78 mi NNE from Lancaster |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 05:44PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 173 mi N from Lancaster |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:10PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 65 mi ESE from Lancaster |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 10:59AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 170 mi NW from Lancaster |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 05:08AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 147 mi SE from Lancaster |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:56AM Los Angeles) |
M 3.0 | 135 mi ESE from Lancaster |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 09:50PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 163 mi S from Lancaster |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 06:58PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 166 mi WNW from Lancaster |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 07:15PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 134 mi ESE from Lancaster |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 04:29PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 144 mi SE from Lancaster |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 06:13AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 164 mi SE from Lancaster |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lancaster
Recent Lancaster Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lancaster. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lancaster 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.
Lancaster Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 241 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Lancaster, 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 Lancaster roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lancaster in 2019. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Lancaster 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 Lancaster in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Lancaster 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 | 227 | 94.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 4.98% |
| 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 Lancaster
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lancaster occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 80 miles (129 km) north-northeast of Lancaster, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Lancaster in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 52 miles (84 km) north-northeast of Lancaster. It is the strongest earthquake near Lancaster 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2019 08:19PM (Los Angeles) |
M 7.1 | 80 mi NNE from Lancaster |
| Jul 4, 2019 10:33AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.4 | 78 mi NNE from Lancaster |
| Jun 24, 2020 10:40AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.8 | 121 mi N from Lancaster |
| Jun 3, 2020 06:32PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 75 mi NNE from Lancaster |
| Jul 5, 2019 08:47PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 86 mi NNE from Lancaster |
| Jul 5, 2019 09:18PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 88 mi NNE from Lancaster |
| Jul 5, 2019 04:07AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 80 mi NNE from Lancaster |
| Jun 5, 2021 10:55AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 180 mi SE from Lancaster |
| Apr 5, 2018 12:29PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 109 mi SW from Lancaster |
| Jun 10, 2016 01:04AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 130 mi SE from Lancaster |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Lancaster
Nearest earthquakes from Lancaster
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lancaster, California. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2020 04:29AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.2 | 32 mi SSW from Lancaster |
| Aug 12, 2024 12:20PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 42 mi S from Lancaster |
| Aug 28, 2018 07:33PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 44 mi SSE from Lancaster |
| Sep 18, 2020 11:38PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 46 mi S from Lancaster |
| Jan 5, 2024 10:55AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.2 | 47 mi SE from Lancaster |
| Apr 5, 2021 04:44AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 53 mi SSW from Lancaster |
| Dec 29, 2015 05:48PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 54 mi SE from Lancaster |
| Mar 12, 2016 12:42AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 55 mi WSW from Lancaster |
| Oct 6, 2024 03:51AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 56 mi SE from Lancaster |
| Sep 7, 2024 10:34AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 56 mi SE from Lancaster |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Lancaster
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lancaster.
When was the last earthquake in Lancaster, California?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lancaster on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 20:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 141km south-southwest of Lancaster at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lancaster, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lancaster, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lancaster on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 84km west-northwest of Lancaster at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lancaster since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lancaster, California?
In the past 10 years, 241 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lancaster. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
