Latest earthquakes near Oxnard, California today
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Recent Oxnard Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Oxnard. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Oxnard and elsewhere.
May 1, 2024 01:49PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon near Corona in The United States.
Apr 18, 2024 12:19PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake hit near Bakersfield in The United States on Thursday Afternoon.
Oxnard Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 196 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Oxnard, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Oxnard roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oxnard in 2019. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Oxnard 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 Oxnard in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Oxnard 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 | 184 | 93.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 5.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Oxnard
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oxnard occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 140 miles (226 km) north-east of Oxnard, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Oxnard in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 53 miles (86 km) north-east of Oxnard. It is the strongest earthquake near Oxnard 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 Oxnard, 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 Oxnard.
Nearest earthquakes from Oxnard
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oxnard, 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 Oxnard.
When was the last earthquake in Oxnard, California?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Oxnard on the evening of May 17, 2024 at 23:14 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 69km north-east of Oxnard at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oxnard, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oxnard, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Oxnard on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 86km north of Oxnard at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oxnard since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oxnard, California?
In the past 10 years, 196 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oxnard. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
