Latest earthquakes near Oakland, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oakland, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oakland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oakland, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Oakland Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Oakland. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Oakland and elsewhere.
Sep 29, 2024 02:47AM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake hit near Watsonville in The United States on Sunday Night.
Oakland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Oakland, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oakland in 2021. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Oakland that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Oakland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Oakland 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 | 91 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 6.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.02% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Oakland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oakland occurred on Jul 8, 2021 15:49 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 158 miles (255 km) east-northeast of Oakland, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Oakland in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 16 miles (25 km) east-northeast of Oakland. It is the strongest earthquake near Oakland in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oakland, 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 Oakland.
Nearest earthquakes from Oakland
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oakland, 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 Oakland.
When was the last earthquake in Oakland, California?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Oakland on the night of October 9, 2024 at 05:26 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 60km south-east of Oakland at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oakland, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oakland, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Oakland on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 25km west-southwest of Oakland at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oakland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oakland, California?
In the past 10 years, 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oakland. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
