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.
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.
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 240 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 | 226 | 94.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.42% |
| 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lancaster.
When was the last earthquake in Lancaster, California?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lancaster on the morning of January 25, 2025 at 07:02 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 181km east-southeast of Lancaster at a depth of 8km under land. 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, 240 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.
